Is 28655 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 28655 (Morganton, North Carolina) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 44.8/100. The area has 56,201 residents, $53,464 median household income, and a current BDI of 3.6.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 28655?

The BOS for 28655 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 8.4%), education (bachelor's+ at 20.8%), existing competition (BDI: 3.6), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Morganton, NC 28655

Brewery Opportunity Score

44.8

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 28655 in Morganton, North Carolina currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 44.8). The combination of demographics, income ($53,464), and current competition (BDI: 3.6) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

56,201

Potential customer base

Median Income

$53,464

Household income

National Rank

#3,122

Top 32% nationally

Current BDI

3.6

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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 28655 (2)

Name	Type
Catawba Brewing Co	Regional
Fonta Flora Brewery	Micro

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