Is 98531 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 98531 (Centralia, Washington) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 42.4/100. The area has 27,356 residents, $61,963 median household income, and a current BDI of 7.3.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 98531?

The BOS for 98531 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 7.6%), education (bachelor's+ at 21.1%), existing competition (BDI: 7.3), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Centralia, WA 98531

Brewery Opportunity Score

42.4

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 98531 in Centralia, Washington currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 42.4). The combination of demographics, income ($61,963), and current competition (BDI: 7.3) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

27,356

Potential customer base

Median Income

$61,963

Household income

National Rank

#3,739

Top 19% nationally

Current BDI

7.3

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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 98531 (2)

Name	Type
Dicks Brewing Co	Micro
McMenamins Olympic Club Brewery	Brewpub

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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