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Home Market Analysis

Food Truck Market: ZIP 98101

Opportunity Score
100 / 100 Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Summary

ZIP 98101 is an urban area. with a population of 17,153 and household incomes well above the national median ($128,882). There are 179 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

17,153
Population
$128,882
Median Income
+73% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 33.8 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 64.2% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 98101.

95
Sit-Down Restaurants
55.4 per 10K residents
84
Fast Food / Counter
49.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.

$2,483
Median Gross Rent
$780 K
Median Home Value
28
Bank Branches
$25 M deposits

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits