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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98122

Opportunity Score
71 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Summary

ZIP 98122 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 43,234 and household incomes well above the national median ($106,886). The area has 169 restaurants and just 5 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.

Area Profile

43,234
Population
$106,886
Median Income
+43% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
16.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 32.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 53.9% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 98122.

5
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
1.2 per 10K residents
121
Sit-Down Restaurants
28.0 per 10K residents
48
Fast Food / Counter
11.1 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 2.9% of the food scene here (5 trucks vs. 169 restaurants). Mobile food is underrepresented — customers have few options.

Operating Costs

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

$1,991
Median Gross Rent
$960 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$250 K deposits

Quick Facts

Area Type
Urban
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Food Trucks
5
Restaurants
169
Bank Branches
2

vs. National Average

Median Income
+43% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.7 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