Is 49707 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 49707 (Alpena, Michigan) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 39.5/100. The area has 22,050 residents, $50,699 median household income, and a current BDI of 4.5.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 49707?

The BOS for 49707 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 6.1%), education (bachelor's+ at 18.6%), existing competition (BDI: 4.5), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Alpena, MI 49707

Brewery Opportunity Score

39.5

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 49707 in Alpena, Michigan currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 39.5). The combination of demographics, income ($50,699), and current competition (BDI: 4.5) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

22,050

Potential customer base

Median Income

$50,699

Household income

National Rank

#4,296

Top 7% nationally

Current BDI

4.5

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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 49707 (1)

Name	Type
Austin Brothers' Beer Company	Brewpub

Related Data for 49707

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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