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Kalamazoo, MI 49001

4 active breweries · Population 21,313 · Michigan

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 Index
18.8
High · #1,019 nationally
Walkability
19.2
Car Recommended
Opportunity
44.9
Low Opportunity
Active Breweries
4
Population 21,313

Density — BDI 18.8

High

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 49001 ranks #1,019 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 19.2

Car Recommended
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 1
Cluster Density 0 in 0.5mi

Walkability 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 Opportunity
Median Income $52,327
Age 25–44 12.4%
Bachelor's+ 29.8%

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 49001

NameTypeAddress
American Brewers IncMicro3408 Miller RdWebsite
Brite Eyes Brewing CoBrewpub1156 S Burdick St
One Well BrewingPlanning
One Well BrewingBrewpub4213 Portage StWebsite

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