Is 97862 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 97862 (Milton Freewater, Oregon) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 37.4/100. The area has 12,538 residents, $54,013 median household income, and a current BDI of 8.0.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 97862?

The BOS for 97862 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 5.4%), education (bachelor's+ at 13.0%), existing competition (BDI: 8.0), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Milton Freewater, OR 97862

Brewery Opportunity Score

37.4

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 97862 in Milton Freewater, Oregon currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 37.4). The combination of demographics, income ($54,013), and current competition (BDI: 8.0) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

12,538

Potential customer base

Median Income

$54,013

Household income

National Rank

#4,513

Top 2% nationally

Current BDI

8.0

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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 97862 (1)

Name	Type
Dragon's Gate Brewery	Micro

Related Data for 97862

📊Brewery DensityCurrent brewery concentration in 97862 📈Oregon MarketState brewery trends & health

Nearby ZIP Codes

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