Food Truck Market: ZIP 98155
Opportunity Score
69
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 98155 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 36,511 and household incomes well above the national median ($131,540). The area has 31 restaurants and just 3 food trucks — low competition with strong demand signals.
Area Profile
36,511
Population
$131,540
Median Income
+76% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
12.7/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 40.7 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 41.6% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Food service establishments in ZIP 98155.
3
Food Trucks
Low competition — room to establish
0.8 per 10K residents
15
Sit-Down Restaurants
4.1 per 10K residents
16
Fast Food / Counter
4.4 per 10K residents
What this means:
Food trucks are 8.8% of the food scene here (3 trucks vs. 31 restaurants).
Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.
$2,127
Median Gross Rent
$820 K
Median Home Value
4
Bank Branches
$300 K deposits
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Walkable
- Food Trucks
- 3
- Restaurants
- 31
- Bank Branches
- 4
vs. National Average
Median Income
+76% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+2.2 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
3 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