Is 04973 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 04973 (Searsmont, Maine) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 46.6/100. The area has 1,494 residents, $85,192 median household income, and a current BDI of 66.9.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 04973?

The BOS for 04973 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 13.0%), education (bachelor's+ at 32.0%), existing competition (BDI: 66.9), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Searsmont, ME 04973

Brewery Opportunity Score

46.6

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 04973 in Searsmont, Maine currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 46.6). The combination of demographics, income ($85,192), and current competition (BDI: 66.9) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

1,494

Potential customer base

Median Income

$85,192

Household income

National Rank

#2,679

Top 42% nationally

Current BDI

66.9

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Opportunity Score Breakdown

Each factor is scored 0–100 and weighted to produce the final BOS. Higher = better opportunity.

Income

Demographics (25-44)

Education

Low Competition

Accessibility

Existing Breweries in 04973 (1)

Name	Type
Threshers Brewing Company	Micro

Related Data for 04973

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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