Full Brewery Profile

Hickory, NC 28602

3 active breweries · Population 29,273 · North Carolina

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 Index
10.3
Above Average · #1,752 nationally
Walkability
33.2
Limited Walkability
Opportunity
41.5
Low Opportunity
Active Breweries
3
Population 29,273

Density — BDI 10.3

Above Average

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 28602 ranks #1,752 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 33.2

Limited Walkability
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 1
Cluster Density 0 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 41.5

Low Opportunity
Median Income $56,031
Age 25–44 8.0%
Bachelor's+ 18.0%

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 28602

NameTypeAddress
Hickory Brewery / American Honor Ale House and BreweryMicro883 Highland Ave SE
Olde Hickory Brewery & Amos HowardsBrewpub2828 US Highway 70 SWWebsite
Olde Hickory Brewery - ProductionMicro2 3rd St SW

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