Is 81224 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 81224 (Crested Butte, Colorado) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 52.3/100. The area has 3,439 residents, $97,535 median household income, and a current BDI of 58.2.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 81224?

The BOS for 81224 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 3.5%), education (bachelor's+ at 72.5%), existing competition (BDI: 58.2), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Crested Butte, CO 81224

Brewery Opportunity Score

52.3

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 81224 in Crested Butte, Colorado currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 52.3). The combination of demographics, income ($97,535), and current competition (BDI: 58.2) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

3,439

Potential customer base

Median Income

$97,535

Household income

National Rank

#1,331

Top 71% nationally

Current BDI

58.2

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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

Accessibility

Existing Breweries in 81224 (2)

Name	Type
Elk Avenue Brewing Company	Brewpub
Irwin Brewing Company	Micro

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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