Is 23517 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 23517 (Norfolk, Virginia) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 48.9/100. The area has 4,550 residents, $63,556 median household income, and a current BDI of 65.9.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 23517?

The BOS for 23517 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 11.0%), education (bachelor's+ at 55.3%), existing competition (BDI: 65.9), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Norfolk, VA 23517

Brewery Opportunity Score

48.9

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 23517 in Norfolk, Virginia currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 48.9). The combination of demographics, income ($63,556), and current competition (BDI: 65.9) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

4,550

Potential customer base

Median Income

$63,556

Household income

National Rank

#2,099

Top 54% nationally

Current BDI

65.9

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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 23517 (3)

Name	Type
Coelacanth Brewing	Micro
O'Connor Brewing Co	Micro
Rip Rap Brewing Company	Micro

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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