Is 49080 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 49080 (Plainwell, Michigan) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 43.6/100. The area has 15,410 residents, $75,250 median household income, and a current BDI of 6.5.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 49080?

The BOS for 49080 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 6.6%), education (bachelor's+ at 28.5%), existing competition (BDI: 6.5), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Plainwell, MI 49080

Brewery Opportunity Score

43.6

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 49080 in Plainwell, Michigan currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 43.6). The combination of demographics, income ($75,250), and current competition (BDI: 6.5) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

15,410

Potential customer base

Median Income

$75,250

Household income

National Rank

#3,457

Top 25% nationally

Current BDI

6.5

View density →

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 49080 (1)

Name	Type
Old Mill Brewpub and Grill	Brewpub

Related Data for 49080

📊Brewery DensityCurrent brewery concentration in 49080 📈Michigan MarketState brewery trends & health

Nearby ZIP Codes

49079BOS: 43.0Low Opportunity 49085BOS: 50.9Moderate Opportunity 49090BOS: 42.7Low Opportunity 49068BOS: 45.4Moderate Opportunity 49093BOS: 41.1Low Opportunity