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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98520

Opportunity Score

67 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 98520 has strong foot traffic at 13.9/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income slightly below the national average ($58,153). 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 98520 is an suburban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 24,888 and household incomes near the national median ($58,153). There are 32 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

24,888

Population

$58,153

Median Income

-22% vs. national

Suburban

Area Type

13.9/20

Foot Traffic

Walkable

Median Age: 39.2 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 10.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 98520.

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.8 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

6.0 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,051

Median Gross Rent

$250 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$510 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.