How many food trucks are in ZIP 98225?

ZIP 98225 has 12 food trucks — a moderate level showing the market is active with room for differentiated concepts.

Is ZIP 98225 a good market for a food truck?

ZIP 98225 scores 59/100 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 98225?

The median household income in ZIP 98225 is $62,220, 17% below the national median of $74,580. Moderate incomes support a balance of quality and value-priced menus.

How much foot traffic can a food truck expect in ZIP 98225?

ZIP 98225 scores 10.1/20 on the EPA walkability index, rated "Walkable". Foot traffic is present. A consistent location near offices or transit can build a reliable customer base.

How does food truck competition compare to restaurants in ZIP 98225?

Food trucks are 7.8% of the food service market in ZIP 98225 (12 trucks vs. 141 restaurants). Moderate truck presence with proven demand and room for new operators.

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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98225

Opportunity Score

59 / 100 Fair

Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 98225 has decent foot traffic at 10.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($62,220). Lunch and quick-service formats do well here. Premium pricing is harder to sustain than in high-income urban cores — keep your menu math tight.

Market Summary

ZIP 98225 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 50,355 and household incomes near the national median ($62,220). With 12 food trucks and 141 restaurants, this is an active food scene.

Area Profile

50,355

Population

$62,220

Median Income

-17% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

10.1/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 32.0 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 29.5% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 98225.

Food Trucks

Moderate — proven market

2.4 per 10K residents

100

Sit-Down Restaurants

19.9 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

8.1 per 10K residents

What this means: Food trucks are 7.8% of the food scene here (12 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.

$1,620

2BR Fair Market Rent

$1,430

Median Gross Rent

$590 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$1.7 M deposits

Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $190–$390 in markets like this.

What to Expect Here

Fixed Location Beats Roaming

High-foot-traffic areas reward consistency. If you can secure a recurring spot near offices or transit stops, build your weekly schedule around it. Regular customers drive more revenue than novelty seekers.

Price for the Market

This is a price-sensitive ZIP. Operators who succeed here lead with value — generous portions, clear value signals, combo deals. A $15 entrée is a hard sell when the median income is $62,220.