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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98816

Opportunity Score
74 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 98816 is a car-dependent rural area — walkability data unavailable. Population sits at 7,677. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 98816 is an rural area. with a population of 7,677 and household incomes near the national median ($73,807). There are 27 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

7,677
Population
$73,807
Median Income
-1% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 47.2 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 17.8% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 98816.

15
Sit-Down Restaurants
19.5 per 10K residents
12
Fast Food / Counter
15.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,650
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,332
Median Gross Rent
$450 K
Median Home Value
6
Bank Branches
$490 K deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $200–$400 in markets like this.

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Rural
Restaurants
27
Bank Branches
6

vs. National Average

Median Income
-1% vs. $74,580

Nearby Markets

98814 10.0 mi
Pop: 465 $97,165
98831 15.8 mi
Pop: 4,020 $73,223 Walk: 6.5
98834 18.9 mi
Pop: 228 $72,143

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About This Data

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits