Full Brewery Profile
Highlands, NC 28741
1 active breweries · Population 4,266 · North Carolina
ZIP code 28741 in Highlands, North Carolina sits at BDI 23.4 — High on the national scale — with one active brewery 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 Index
23.4
High · #786 nationally
Walkability
N/A
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Opportunity
44.4
Low Opportunity
Active Breweries
1
Population 4,266
Density — BDI 23.4
HighBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 28741 ranks #786 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability
Not analyzedWalkability analysis requires at least 2 active breweries in the ZIP. 28741 doesn't meet the threshold for a meaningful crawl score.
Opportunity — BOS 44.4
Low Opportunity
Median Income
$68,874
Age 25–44
3.0%
Bachelor's+
48.4%
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 28741
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satulah Mountain Brewing Co | Micro | 454 Carolina Way | Website |