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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98383

Opportunity Score
76 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 98383 is a car-dependent urban area. Walkability scores 7.5/20 — 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 98383 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 21,604 and household incomes well above the national median ($111,139). There are 79 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

21,604
Population
$111,139
Median Income
+49% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
7.5/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 41.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 27.3% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 98383.

44
Sit-Down Restaurants
20.4 per 10K residents
35
Fast Food / Counter
16.2 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$2,135
Median Gross Rent
$600 K
Median Home Value
9
Bank Branches
$850 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.

Data sources

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