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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98421

Opportunity Score

36 / 100 Challenging

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

Market Profile

ZIP 98421 scores 19.3/20 for walkability — foot traffic is there. Income levels run 65% below the national average though, which puts real pressure on menu pricing. Value-forward concepts outperform premium ones in markets like this. Customers in this ZIP are price-conscious. That's not a reason to avoid it — it's a reason to price correctly from day one.

Market Summary

ZIP 98421 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 424 and household incomes below the national median ($26,307). There are 9 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

424

Population

$26,307

Median Income

-65% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

19.3/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 33.1 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 12.5% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 98421.

Sit-Down Restaurants

94.3 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

117.9 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,083

Median Gross Rent

$-670 M

Median Home Value

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 $26,307.