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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98408

Opportunity Score

75 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 98408 has strong foot traffic at 13.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($80,899). 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 98408 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 21,009 and household incomes above the national median ($80,899). There are 31 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

21,009

Population

$80,899

Median Income

+8% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

13.9/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 38.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 18.3% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 98408.

Sit-Down Restaurants

8.1 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

6.7 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,654

Median Gross Rent

$410 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$400 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.