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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98644

Opportunity Score

41 / 100 Fair

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

Market Profile

ZIP 98644 scores 18.3/20 for walkability — foot traffic is there. Income levels run 35% 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 98644 is an rural area with high foot traffic. with a population of 505 and household incomes below the national median ($48,333). There are 3 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

505

Population

$48,333

Median Income

-35% vs. national

Rural

Area Type

18.3/20

Foot Traffic

Very Walkable

Median Age: 72.3 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.

College-Educated: 50.1% — strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 98644.

Sit-Down Restaurants

59.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$-666,666,700

Median Gross Rent

$290 K

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 $48,333.