Is 50501 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 50501 (Fort Dodge, Iowa) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 44.9/100. The area has 28,633 residents, $66,130 median household income, and a current BDI of 3.5.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 50501?

The BOS for 50501 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 12.2%), education (bachelor's+ at 20.5%), existing competition (BDI: 3.5), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Brewery Opportunity Score

44.9

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 50501 in Fort Dodge, Iowa currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 44.9). The combination of demographics, income ($66,130), and current competition (BDI: 3.5) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

28,633

Potential customer base

Median Income

$66,130

Household income

National Rank

#3,085

Top 33% nationally

Current BDI

3.5

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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 50501 (1)

Name	Type
Shiny Top Brewing	Micro

Related Data for 50501

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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