Is 49224 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 49224 (Albion, Michigan) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 44.2/100. The area has 13,309 residents, $52,552 median household income, and a current BDI of 7.5.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 49224?

The BOS for 49224 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 17.8%), education (bachelor's+ at 18.6%), existing competition (BDI: 7.5), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Albion, MI 49224

Brewery Opportunity Score

44.2

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 49224 in Albion, Michigan currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 44.2). The combination of demographics, income ($52,552), and current competition (BDI: 7.5) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

13,309

Potential customer base

Median Income

$52,552

Household income

National Rank

#3,293

Top 29% nationally

Current BDI

7.5

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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 49224 (1)

Name	Type
Albion Malleable Brewing Company	Brewpub

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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