Kalamazoo, MI 49007
ZIP code 49007 in Kalamazoo, Michigan sits at BDI 82.1 — Extremely High on the national scale — with 8 active breweries with a walkability score of 86.5 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 82.1
Extremely HighBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 49007 ranks #212 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability — BWS 86.5
Excellent Brewery CrawlWalkability 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 47.1
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 49007
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Brewing Co | Micro | 701 E Michigan Ave | |
| Bell's Eccentric Cafe | Brewpub | 355 E Kalamazoo Ave | Website |
| Boatyard Brewing Co | Micro | 432 E Paterson St | |
| Final Gravity Brewing Company | Micro | 246 N Burdick St | Website |
| Gonzo's BigDogg Brewery | Brewpub | 140 S Westnedge Ave | Website |
| Olde Peninsula Brewpub and Restaurant | Brewpub | 200 E Michigan Ave | |
| Rupert's Brew House | Micro | 773 W Michigan Ave | Website |
| Tibbs Brewing Co | Brewpub | 402 S Burdick St |