Is 50315 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 50315 (Des Moines, Iowa) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 43.5/100. The area has 35,349 residents, $62,036 median household income, and a current BDI of 2.8.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 50315?

The BOS for 50315 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 9.4%), education (bachelor's+ at 18.5%), existing competition (BDI: 2.8), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Des Moines, IA 50315

Brewery Opportunity Score

43.5

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 50315 in Des Moines, Iowa currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 43.5). The combination of demographics, income ($62,036), and current competition (BDI: 2.8) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

35,349

Potential customer base

Median Income

$62,036

Household income

National Rank

#3,478

Top 25% nationally

Current BDI

2.8

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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 50315 (1)

Name	Type
Confluence Brewing Co	Micro

Related Data for 50315

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