Is 68601 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 68601 (Columbus, Nebraska) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 44.6/100. The area has 30,619 residents, $70,697 median household income, and a current BDI of 3.3.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 68601?

The BOS for 68601 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 8.6%), education (bachelor's+ at 24.0%), existing competition (BDI: 3.3), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Columbus, NE 68601

Brewery Opportunity Score

44.6

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 68601 in Columbus, Nebraska currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 44.6). The combination of demographics, income ($70,697), and current competition (BDI: 3.3) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

30,619

Potential customer base

Median Income

$70,697

Household income

National Rank

#3,164

Top 31% nationally

Current BDI

3.3

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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 68601 (1)

Name	Type
Gottberg Brew Pub	Brewpub

Related Data for 68601

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Nearby ZIP Codes

68620BOS: 41.3Low Opportunity 68522BOS: 45.0Moderate Opportunity 68512BOS: 52.2Moderate Opportunity 68510BOS: 47.0Moderate Opportunity 68508BOS: 61.1High Opportunity