Full Brewery Profile
Sapphire, NC 28774
1 active breweries · Population 1,437 · North Carolina
ZIP code 28774 in Sapphire, North Carolina sits at BDI 69.6 — Extremely 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
69.6
Extremely High · #249 nationally
Walkability
N/A
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Opportunity
53.1
Low Opportunity
Active Breweries
1
Population 1,437
Density — BDI 69.6
Extremely HighBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 28774 ranks #249 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability
Not analyzedWalkability analysis requires at least 2 active breweries in the ZIP. 28774 doesn't meet the threshold for a meaningful crawl score.
Opportunity — BOS 53.1
Low Opportunity
Median Income
$119,183
Age 25–44
3.2%
Bachelor's+
68.3%
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 28774
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sapphire Mountain Brewing Co | Contract | 50 Slicers Ave |