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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98365

Opportunity Score
88 / 100 Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 98365 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 5,168. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 98365 is an rural area. with a population of 5,168 and household incomes above the national median ($98,776).

Area Profile

5,168
Population
$98,776
Median Income
+32% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 65.1 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 41.8% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Operating Costs

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

$1,978
Median Gross Rent
$670 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$49 K deposits

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.

Premium Pricing Holds Here

Income levels and education rates both point toward a market that will pay for quality. Specialty ingredients, dietary accommodations, and strong branding all command price premiums in this ZIP. Don't race to the bottom.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits