Is ZIP 98220 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 98220 scores 56/100 on our food truck opportunity index — a fair market. The score is calculated from walkability, median income, population density, and existing food truck competition.

What is the median household income in ZIP 98220?

The median household income in ZIP 98220 is $142,891, 92% above the national median of $74,580. Higher incomes support premium pricing and specialty food concepts.

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Opportunity Score

56 / 100 Fair

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 98220 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores low — below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 98220 is an urban area. with a population of 558 and household incomes well above the national median ($142,891). There are 3 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

558

Population

$142,891

Median Income

+92% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

Median Age: 41.5 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 19.2% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food Trucks and related businesses in ZIP 98220.

Sit-Down Restaurants

53.8 per 10K residents

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.