Is 95540 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 95540 (Fortuna, California) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 43.9/100. The area has 14,641 residents, $62,346 median household income, and a current BDI of 6.8.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 95540?

The BOS for 95540 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 12.2%), education (bachelor's+ at 24.1%), existing competition (BDI: 6.8), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Fortuna, CA 95540

Brewery Opportunity Score

43.9

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 95540 in Fortuna, California currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 43.9). The combination of demographics, income ($62,346), and current competition (BDI: 6.8) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

14,641

Potential customer base

Median Income

$62,346

Household income

National Rank

#3,369

Top 27% nationally

Current BDI

6.8

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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 95540 (1)

Name	Type
Eel River Brewing Co	Micro

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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