Is 49117 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 49117 (New Buffalo, Michigan) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 44.3/100. The area has 3,512 residents, $75,268 median household income, and a current BDI of 57.0.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 49117?

The BOS for 49117 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 3.2%), education (bachelor's+ at 45.6%), existing competition (BDI: 57.0), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in New Buffalo, MI 49117

Brewery Opportunity Score

44.3

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 49117 in New Buffalo, Michigan currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 44.3). The combination of demographics, income ($75,268), and current competition (BDI: 57.0) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

3,512

Potential customer base

Median Income

$75,268

Household income

National Rank

#3,278

Top 29% nationally

Current BDI

57.0

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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

Accessibility

Existing Breweries in 49117 (2)

Name	Type
Beer Church Brewing Company	Contract
Ghost Isle Brewing Company	Planning

Related Data for 49117

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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