Is 28777 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 28777 (Spruce Pine, North Carolina) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 39.1/100. The area has 10,368 residents, $62,399 median household income, and a current BDI of 9.7.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 28777?

The BOS for 28777 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 5.1%), education (bachelor's+ at 18.7%), existing competition (BDI: 9.7), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Brewery Opportunity Score

39.1

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 28777 in Spruce Pine, North Carolina currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 39.1). The combination of demographics, income ($62,399), and current competition (BDI: 9.7) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

10,368

Potential customer base

Median Income

$62,399

Household income

National Rank

#4,374

Top 5% nationally

Current BDI

9.7

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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 28777 (1)

Name	Type
Dry County Brewing	Brewpub

Related Data for 28777

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