Full Brewery Profile
Chelsea, MI 48118
2 active breweries · Population 13,088 · Michigan
Looking at Chelsea, Michigan (48118) as a brewery market: 2 active breweries, BDI of 15.3 (High) and the opportunity model flags it as Moderate 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
15.3
High · #1,243 nationally
Walkability
N/A
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Opportunity
48.5
Moderate Opportunity
Active Breweries
2
Population 13,088
Density — BDI 15.3
HighBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 48118 ranks #1,243 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability
Not analyzedWalkability analysis requires at least 2 active breweries in the ZIP. 48118 doesn't meet the threshold for a meaningful crawl score.
Opportunity — BOS 48.5
Moderate Opportunity
Median Income
$87,934
Age 25–44
5.0%
Bachelor's+
50.7%
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 48118
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter Old Fecker Rustic Ales | Micro | 12855 E Old US Hwy 12 | |
| Chelsea Alehouse Brewery | Brewpub | 420 N Main St Ste 100 | Website |