Is 46410 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 46410 (Merrillville, Indiana) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 44.8/100. The area has 38,803 residents, $61,735 median household income, and a current BDI of 2.6.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 46410?

The BOS for 46410 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 8.9%), education (bachelor's+ at 24.4%), existing competition (BDI: 2.6), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Merrillville, IN 46410

Brewery Opportunity Score

44.8

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 46410 in Merrillville, Indiana currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 44.8). The combination of demographics, income ($61,735), and current competition (BDI: 2.6) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

38,803

Potential customer base

Median Income

$61,735

Household income

National Rank

#3,103

Top 33% nationally

Current BDI

2.6

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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 46410 (1)

Name	Type
Devil's Trumpet Brewing Co	Micro

Related Data for 46410

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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