Is 46805 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 46805 (Fort Wayne, Indiana) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 43.6/100. The area has 21,851 residents, $50,099 median household income, and a current BDI of 4.6.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 46805?

The BOS for 46805 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 11.0%), education (bachelor's+ at 27.5%), existing competition (BDI: 4.6), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Brewery Opportunity Score

43.6

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 46805 in Fort Wayne, Indiana currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 43.6). The combination of demographics, income ($50,099), and current competition (BDI: 4.6) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

21,851

Potential customer base

Median Income

$50,099

Household income

National Rank

#3,436

Top 25% nationally

Current BDI

4.6

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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 46805 (1)

Name	Type
Granite City Food & Brewery (#24)	Brewpub

Related Data for 46805

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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