Full Brewery Profile
New Buffalo, MI 49117
2 active breweries · Population 3,512 · Michigan
ZIP code 49117 in New Buffalo, Michigan sits at BDI 57.0 — Extremely High on the national scale — with 2 active breweries 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
57.0
Extremely High · #313 nationally
Walkability
N/A
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Opportunity
44.3
Low Opportunity
Active Breweries
2
Population 3,512
Density — BDI 57.0
Extremely HighBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 49117 ranks #313 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability
Not analyzedWalkability analysis requires at least 2 active breweries in the ZIP. 49117 doesn't meet the threshold for a meaningful crawl score.
Opportunity — BOS 44.3
Low Opportunity
Median Income
$75,268
Age 25–44
3.2%
Bachelor's+
45.6%
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 49117
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Church Brewing Company | Contract | 24 S Whittaker St | Website |
| Ghost Isle Brewing Company | Planning |