Erie, PA 16501
ZIP code 16501 in Erie, Pennsylvania sits at BDI 156.3 — Extremely High on the national scale — with 3 active breweries with a walkability score of 59.7 and the opportunity model flags it as Saturated. 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 — BDI 156.3
Extremely HighBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 16501 ranks #93 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability — BWS 59.7
Walkable ClusterWalkability 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 40.3
SaturatedOpportunity 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 16501
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewerie at Union Station, The | Brewpub | 123 W 14th St | Website |
| Erie Ale Works | Micro | 416 W 12th St | Website |
| Lavery Brewing Co | Micro | 128 W 12th St | Website |