Is 98532 a good place to open a brewery?

Based on our analysis, 98532 (Chehalis, Washington) is rated "Low Opportunity" with a Brewery Opportunity Score of 44.6/100. The area has 26,531 residents, $86,057 median household income, and a current BDI of 3.8.

What factors determine brewery opportunity in 98532?

The BOS for 98532 considers five factors: household income, demographics (25-44 age group at 6.4%), education (bachelor's+ at 23.6%), existing competition (BDI: 3.8), and accessibility.

Brewery Market Opportunity in Chehalis, WA 98532

Brewery Opportunity Score

44.6

Low Opportunity

ZIP code 98532 in Chehalis, Washington currently shows limited opportunity for a new brewery (BOS: 44.6). The combination of demographics, income ($86,057), and current competition (BDI: 3.8) suggests this market may not be the strongest choice for a new venture at this time.

Population

26,531

Potential customer base

Median Income

$86,057

Household income

National Rank

#3,172

Top 31% nationally

Current BDI

3.8

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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 98532 (1)

Name	Type
Jones Creek Brewing	Micro

Related Data for 98532

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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