Food Truck Costs in Washington
Aggregated from 605 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026
Washington has 212 registered food trucks across 605 ZIP codes, serving a population of 7.7 Million. Median household income averages $80,030 — 5,030 above the national median.
Mixed picture. The 58/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 0.4 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.
Permit and licensing fees in Washington average $7,070 per year across the cities we track. These are annual totals covering business license, health permit, and mobile vendor fees, pulled from municipal fee schedules — not estimates.
Top ZIP Codes in Washington
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Source: Municipal fee schedules, 2024–2025
Best Markets
See the top 20 ZIP codes in Washington ranked by opportunity score with full breakdowns.
Best Food Trucks Markets in WashingtonData sources: Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022, FDIC Summary of Deposits 2023.