Wilmington, NC 28401
ZIP code 28401 in Wilmington, North Carolina sits at BDI 27.5 — Very High on the national scale — with 6 active breweries with a walkability score of 84.1 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 — BDI 27.5
Very HighBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 28401 ranks #674 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability — BWS 84.1
Excellent Brewery CrawlWalkability 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 43.7
Low 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 28401
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Teach Brewing | Micro | 604 N 4th St | |
| Flytrap Brewing | Micro | 319 Walnut St | Website |
| Front Street Brewery | Brewpub | 9 N Front St | Website |
| Ironclad Brewery | Micro | 115 N 2nd St | Website |
| New Anthem Beer Project | Micro | 116 Dock St | Website |
| Waterline Brewing Co. | Micro | 721 Surrey St | Website |