Is 44035 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 44035 (Elyria, Ohio) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 44.7/100. The area has 62,024 residents, $54,362 median household income, and a current BDI of 1.6.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 44035?

The BOS for 44035 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 8.5%), education (bachelor's+ at 16.8%), existing competition (BDI: 1.6), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Elyria, OH 44035

Brewery Opportunity Score

44.7

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 44035 in Elyria, Ohio currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 44.7). The combination of demographics, income ($54,362), and current competition (BDI: 1.6) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

62,024

Potential customer base

Median Income

$54,362

Household income

National Rank

#3,147

Top 32% nationally

Current BDI

1.6

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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 44035 (1)

Name	Type
Franklin Brewing Co	Micro

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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