Virginia Beach, VA 23451
ZIP code 23451 in Virginia Beach, Virginia sits at BDI 11.2 — Above Average on the national scale — with 5 active breweries with a walkability score of 36.0 and the opportunity model flags it as Moderate 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 — BDI 11.2
Above AverageBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 23451 ranks #1,612 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability — BWS 36.0
Limited WalkabilityWalkability 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 55.8
Moderate OpportunityOpportunity 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 23451
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay Brewing Company | Micro | 614 Norfolk Ave | Website |
| Home Republic | Micro | 328 Laskin Rd | Website |
| Pleasure House Brewing | Micro | 3025 Shore Dr | Website |
| Smartmouth Brewing Pilot House | Micro | 313 32nd St | |
| Vibrant Shore Brewing Company | Planning |