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Food Truck Market: ZIP 99208

Opportunity Score
73 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 99208 has decent foot traffic at 11.1/20 on the EPA walkability index. Income near the national average ($88,599). 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 99208 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 58,669 and household incomes above the national median ($88,599). There are 40 restaurants here but no registered food trucks — an untapped market with proven dining demand.

Area Profile

58,669
Population
$88,599
Median Income
+19% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
11.1/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 40.5 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 24.8% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 99208.

19
Sit-Down Restaurants
3.2 per 10K residents
21
Fast Food / Counter
3.6 per 10K residents

Operating Costs

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

$1,321
Median Gross Rent
$450 K
Median Home Value
5
Bank Branches
$680 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.

Data sources

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