Is 70501 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 70501 (Lafayette, Louisiana) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 39.7/100. The area has 26,956 residents, $31,723 median household income, and a current BDI of 3.7.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 70501?

The BOS for 70501 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 10.4%), education (bachelor's+ at 16.3%), existing competition (BDI: 3.7), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Lafayette, LA 70501

Brewery Opportunity Score

39.7

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 70501 in Lafayette, Louisiana currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 39.7). The combination of demographics, income ($31,723), and current competition (BDI: 3.7) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

26,956

Potential customer base

Median Income

$31,723

Household income

National Rank

#4,275

Top 7% nationally

Current BDI

3.7

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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 70501 (1)

Name	Type
Sawbriar Brewery	Planning

Related Data for 70501

📊Brewery DensityCurrent brewery concentration in 70501 📈Louisiana MarketState brewery trends & health

Nearby ZIP Codes

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