Arden, NC 28704
ZIP code 28704 in Arden, North Carolina sits at BDI 12.8 — Above Average on the national scale — with 3 active breweries with a walkability score of 93.0 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 12.8
Above AverageBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 28704 ranks #1,453 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability — BWS 93.0
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 47.8
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 28704
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills River Brewery | Brewpub | 330 Rockwood Rd Ste 103 | |
| Wicked Weed Funk House | Large | 95 Old Shoals Rd | Website |
| Wicked Weed Funkatorium | Large | 95 Old Shoals Rd | Website |