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Food Truck Market: ZIP 99205

Opportunity Score

75 / 100 Good

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

Market Profile

ZIP 99205 has strong foot traffic at 14.3/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($77,374). 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 99205 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 43,169 and household incomes above the national median ($77,374). There are 61 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

43,169

Population

$77,374

Median Income

+4% vs. national

Urban

Area Type

14.3/20

Foot Traffic

Very Car-Dependent

Median Age: 37.0 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.

College-Educated: 18.4% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 99205.

Sit-Down Restaurants

6.7 per 10K residents

Fast Food / Counter

7.4 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,316

Median Gross Rent

$330 K

Median Home Value

Bank Branches

$550 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.