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Food Truck Market: ZIP 98950

Opportunity Score
10 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 98950 is a car-dependent suburban market. Walkability scores 4.2/20 — well below the national average of 10.5. Most customers arrive by vehicle, so parking access matters more than foot traffic. Event catering and business park lunch routes outperform traditional street corners here.

Market Summary

ZIP 98950 is an suburban area with low foot traffic.

Area Profile

58
Population
Suburban
Area Type
4.2/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 39.5 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 31.0% — balanced market for quality & value.

Operating Costs

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

$1,290
2BR Fair Market Rent
Commissary estimate: This is a moderate-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $150–$350 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.

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 $0.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Suburban
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent

vs. National Average

Walkability
-6.3 pts vs. national avg

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Data sources

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