Is 28150 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 28150 (Shelby, North Carolina) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 41.2/100. The area has 26,447 residents, $53,027 median household income, and a current BDI of 3.8.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 28150?

The BOS for 28150 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 5.5%), education (bachelor's+ at 24.4%), existing competition (BDI: 3.8), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Shelby, NC 28150

Brewery Opportunity Score

41.2

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 28150 in Shelby, North Carolina currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 41.2). The combination of demographics, income ($53,027), and current competition (BDI: 3.8) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

26,447

Potential customer base

Median Income

$53,027

Household income

National Rank

#4,021

Top 13% nationally

Current BDI

3.8

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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

100

Accessibility

Existing Breweries in 28150 (1)

Name	Type
Newgrass Brewing Company	Micro

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