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Food Truck Market: ZIP 99352

Opportunity Score
64 / 100 Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 99352 sits in the above-average walkability at 10.9/20 on the EPA index. Median income runs 30% above the national median — $96,875 vs. $74,580 nationally. High foot traffic and real purchasing power make this one of the stronger food truck markets in the country. The tradeoff: commissary kitchen rates and permit fees are elevated to match.

Market Summary

ZIP 99352 is an urban area with moderate foot traffic. with a population of 36,641 and household incomes above the national median ($96,875). With 6 food trucks and 100 restaurants, this is an active food scene.

Area Profile

36,641
Population
$96,875
Median Income
+30% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
10.9/20
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Median Age: 38.4 — mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 32.5% — balanced market for quality & value.

Competition

Food service establishments in ZIP 99352.

6
Food Trucks
Moderate — proven market
1.6 per 10K residents
48
Sit-Down Restaurants
13.1 per 10K residents
52
Fast Food / Counter
14.2 per 10K residents
What this means: Food trucks are 5.7% of the food scene here (6 trucks vs. 100 restaurants). Moderate truck presence — demand is proven but not saturated.

Operating Costs

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

$1,730
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,457
Median Gross Rent
$440 K
Median Home Value
11
Bank Branches
$1.2 M deposits
Commissary estimate: This is a higher-cost area. Monthly commissary kitchen rentals typically run $210–$410 in markets like this.

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.

Quick Facts

Area Type
Urban
Foot Traffic
Walkable
Food Trucks
6
Restaurants
100
Bank Branches
11

vs. National Average

Median Income
+30% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+0.4 pts vs. national avg
Food Trucks
6 vs. ~3 median

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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