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Buffalo, NY 14204

3 active breweries · Population 7,748 · New York

ZIP code 14204 in Buffalo, New York sits at BDI 38.7 — Very High on the national scale — with 3 active breweries with a walkability score of 68.7 and the opportunity model flags it as Low Opportunity. The breakdown below combines four data sources to characterize what the brewery scene actually looks like here, and what it might look like for a new entrant.

At a Glance

Density Index
38.7
Very High · #465 nationally
Walkability
68.7
Great for Walking
Opportunity
34.3
Low Opportunity
Active Breweries
3
Population 7,748

Density — BDI 38.7

Very High

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 14204 ranks #465 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 68.7

Great for Walking
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 2
Cluster Density 2 in 0.5mi

Walkability is calculated from Walk Score, transit data, and how tightly clustered breweries are. A score above 60 means you can chain several taprooms on foot.

Opportunity — BOS 34.3

Low Opportunity
Median Income $26,000
Age 25–44 4.5%
Bachelor's+ 16.0%

Opportunity score weights income, target demographics (25–44), education, and current competition. Higher means an under-served market with the right customer base.

Active Breweries in 14204

NameTypeAddress
Buffalo Brewing CompanyMicro314 Myrtle AveWebsite
Gene McCarthy's/Old First Ward Brewing CompanyBrewpub73 Hamburg StWebsite
Pressure Drop BrewingMicro65 Vandalia StWebsite

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