What are the best cities for a franchise in Washington?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Washington are ZIP 98040 (score: 100/100), ZIP 98042 (score: 100/100), ZIP 99005 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Washington compare to other states for franchises?

Washington averages 100/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Washington

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $157,875 in household income. ZIP 98040 leads at 100, $202,359 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 98040 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$202,359
#2	ZIP 98042 Pop. 49 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,554
#3	ZIP 99005 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,259
#4	ZIP 98045 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$161,897
#5	ZIP 98258 Pop. 52 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,571
#6	ZIP 98625 Pop. 7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,536
#7	ZIP 98321 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,081
#8	ZIP 98052 Pop. 79 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$164,848
#9	ZIP 98053 Pop. 23 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$179,912
#10	ZIP 98642 Pop. 26 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,316
#11	ZIP 98685 Pop. 30 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,552
#12	ZIP 98136 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,636
#13	ZIP 98059 Pop. 42 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,336
#14	ZIP 98065 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$182,132
#15	ZIP 98335 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,304
#16	ZIP 98121 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,974
#17	ZIP 98072 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,599
#18	ZIP 98074 Pop. 31 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$234,013
#19	ZIP 98075 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$250,001
#20	ZIP 98077 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$179,625

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Washington, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $157,875 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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