Is 50450 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 50450 (Lake Mills, Iowa) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 39.5/100. The area has 3,001 residents, $76,522 median household income, and a current BDI of 33.3.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 50450?

The BOS for 50450 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 5.0%), education (bachelor's+ at 18.5%), existing competition (BDI: 33.3), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Lake Mills, IA 50450

Brewery Opportunity Score

39.5

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 50450 in Lake Mills, Iowa currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 39.5). The combination of demographics, income ($76,522), and current competition (BDI: 33.3) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

3,001

Potential customer base

Median Income

$76,522

Household income

National Rank

#4,301

Top 7% nationally

Current BDI

33.3

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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 50450 (1)

Name	Type
5 Alarm Brewing Co	Micro

Related Data for 50450

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