Full Brewery Profile

Morganton, NC 28655

2 active breweries · Population 56,201 · North Carolina

Looking at Morganton, North Carolina (28655) as a brewery market: 2 active breweries, BDI of 3.6 (Average) with a walkability score of 89.3 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
3.6
Average · #3,647 nationally
Walkability
89.3
Excellent Brewery Crawl
Opportunity
44.8
Low Opportunity
Active Breweries
2
Population 56,201

Density — BDI 3.6

Average

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 28655 ranks #3,647 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 89.3

Excellent Brewery Crawl
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 2
Cluster Density 2 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 44.8

Low Opportunity
Median Income $53,464
Age 25–44 8.4%
Bachelor's+ 20.8%

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 28655

NameTypeAddress
Catawba Brewing CoRegional212 S Green StWebsite
Fonta Flora BreweryMicro317 N Green StWebsite

Drill Into Specific Metrics

🍺 Density Breakdown BDI ranking, type mix, and national comparison 🚶 Walkability Analysis BWS, walkable crawls, and transit access 📊 Opportunity Score Demographics, income, and market verdict 📈 North Carolina Market Health State openings, closures, and trend

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