Is 46394 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 46394 (Whiting, Indiana) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 43.0/100. The area has 12,141 residents, $66,386 median household income, and a current BDI of 8.2.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 46394?

The BOS for 46394 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 10.5%), education (bachelor's+ at 22.8%), existing competition (BDI: 8.2), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Whiting, IN 46394

Brewery Opportunity Score

43.0

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 46394 in Whiting, Indiana currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 43.0). The combination of demographics, income ($66,386), and current competition (BDI: 8.2) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

12,141

Potential customer base

Median Income

$66,386

Household income

National Rank

#3,601

Top 22% nationally

Current BDI

8.2

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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 46394 (1)

Name	Type
Bulldog Brewing	Brewpub

Related Data for 46394

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