Kalamazoo, MI 49001
ZIP code 49001 in Kalamazoo, Michigan sits at BDI 18.8 — High on the national scale — with 4 active breweries with a walkability score of 19.2 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 — BDI 18.8
HighBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 49001 ranks #1,019 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability — BWS 19.2
Car RecommendedWalkability 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 44.9
Low 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 49001
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Brewers Inc | Micro | 3408 Miller Rd | Website |
| Brite Eyes Brewing Co | Brewpub | 1156 S Burdick St | |
| One Well Brewing | Planning | ||
| One Well Brewing | Brewpub | 4213 Portage St | Website |