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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98405

Opportunity Score

76 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 98405 has strong foot traffic at 15.4/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($75,946). 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 98405 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 25,939 and household incomes above the national median ($75,946). There are 31 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

25,939

Population

$75,946

Median Income

+2% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

15.4/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 38.5 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 23.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 98405.

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.6 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

5.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,551

Median Gross Rent

$460 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$490 K deposits

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.