Is 46403 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 46403 (Gary, Indiana) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 39.7/100. The area has 10,697 residents, $44,114 median household income, and a current BDI of 9.4.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 46403?

The BOS for 46403 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 7.6%), education (bachelor's+ at 24.7%), existing competition (BDI: 9.4), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Gary, IN 46403

Brewery Opportunity Score

39.7

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 46403 in Gary, Indiana currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 39.7). The combination of demographics, income ($44,114), and current competition (BDI: 9.4) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

10,697

Potential customer base

Median Income

$44,114

Household income

National Rank

#4,273

Top 7% nationally

Current BDI

9.4

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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 46403 (1)

Name	Type
18th Street Brewery	Micro

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