Food Truck Market: ZIP 98109
Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 98109 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 34,328 and household incomes well above the national median ($133,663). The area has 141 restaurants and just 5 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
34,328
Population
$133,663
Median Income
+79% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
16.7/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 31.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 66.4% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 98109.
5
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
1.5 per 10K residents
98
Sit-Down Restaurants
28.5 per 10K residents
43
Fast Food / Counter
12.5 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 3.4% of the food scene here (5 trucks vs. 141 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$2,343
Median Gross Rent
$1 M
Median Home Value
12
Bank Branches
$1.2 M deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 5
- Restaurants
- 141
- Bank Branches
- 12
vs. National Average
Median Income
+79% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+6.2 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
5 vs. ~3 median
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Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits