Is 05038 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 05038 (Chelsea, Vermont) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 41.4/100. The area has 1,301 residents, $65,057 median household income, and a current BDI of 76.9.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 05038?

The BOS for 05038 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 5.0%), education (bachelor's+ at 34.3%), existing competition (BDI: 76.9), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Chelsea, VT 05038

Brewery Opportunity Score

41.4

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 05038 in Chelsea, Vermont currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 41.4). The combination of demographics, income ($65,057), and current competition (BDI: 76.9) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

1,301

Potential customer base

Median Income

$65,057

Household income

National Rank

#3,967

Top 14% nationally

Current BDI

76.9

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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 05038 (1)

Name	Type
Brocklebank Craft Brewing	Micro

Related Data for 05038

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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