Is 46514 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 46514 (Elkhart, Indiana) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 44.2/100. The area has 41,480 residents, $61,784 median household income, and a current BDI of 2.4.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 46514?

The BOS for 46514 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 8.8%), education (bachelor's+ at 20.6%), existing competition (BDI: 2.4), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Elkhart, IN 46514

Brewery Opportunity Score

44.2

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 46514 in Elkhart, Indiana currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 44.2). The combination of demographics, income ($61,784), and current competition (BDI: 2.4) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

41,480

Potential customer base

Median Income

$61,784

Household income

National Rank

#3,291

Top 29% nationally

Current BDI

2.4

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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 46514 (1)

Name	Type
Westwind Brewery Co.	Planning

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