Is 61401 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 61401 (Galesburg, Illinois) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 43.5/100. The area has 30,684 residents, $47,728 median household income, and a current BDI of 6.5.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 61401?

The BOS for 61401 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 12.2%), education (bachelor's+ at 21.1%), existing competition (BDI: 6.5), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Galesburg, IL 61401

Brewery Opportunity Score

43.5

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 61401 in Galesburg, Illinois currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 43.5). The combination of demographics, income ($47,728), and current competition (BDI: 6.5) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

30,684

Potential customer base

Median Income

$47,728

Household income

National Rank

#3,475

Top 25% nationally

Current BDI

6.5

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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 61401 (2)

Name	Type
Iron Spike Brewing Company	Brewpub
Knox County Brewing Co.	Planning

Related Data for 61401

📊Brewery DensityCurrent brewery concentration in 61401 📈Illinois MarketState brewery trends & health

Nearby ZIP Codes

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