Hickory, NC 28602
Looking at Hickory, North Carolina (28602) as a brewery market: 3 active breweries, BDI of 10.3 (Above Average) with a walkability score of 33.2 and the opportunity model flags it as Low Opportunity. Below you'll find the full profile — concentration relative to population, how walkable the cluster is for visitors, and how the demographics line up against current competition.
At a Glance
Density — BDI 10.3
Above AverageBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 28602 ranks #1,752 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability — BWS 33.2
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 41.5
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 28602
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Brewery / American Honor Ale House and Brewery | Micro | 883 Highland Ave SE | |
| Olde Hickory Brewery & Amos Howards | Brewpub | 2828 US Highway 70 SW | Website |
| Olde Hickory Brewery - Production | Micro | 2 3rd St SW |