Is 51249 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 51249 (Sibley, Iowa) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 38.9/100. The area has 3,588 residents, $63,542 median household income, and a current BDI of 27.9.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 51249?

The BOS for 51249 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 6.1%), education (bachelor's+ at 19.0%), existing competition (BDI: 27.9), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Sibley, IA 51249

Brewery Opportunity Score

38.9

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 51249 in Sibley, Iowa currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 38.9). The combination of demographics, income ($63,542), and current competition (BDI: 27.9) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

3,588

Potential customer base

Median Income

$63,542

Household income

National Rank

#4,387

Top 5% nationally

Current BDI

27.9

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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 51249 (1)

Name	Type
Drink Me Brewing	Micro

Related Data for 51249

📊Brewery DensityCurrent brewery concentration in 51249 📈Iowa MarketState brewery trends & health

Nearby ZIP Codes

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