Full Brewery Profile

Ludington, MI 49431

3 active breweries · Population 17,027 · Michigan

ZIP code 49431 in Ludington, Michigan sits at BDI 17.6 — High on the national scale — with 3 active breweries with a walkability score of 92.3 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
17.6
High · #1,083 nationally
Walkability
92.3
Excellent Brewery Crawl
Opportunity
42.8
Low Opportunity
Active Breweries
3
Population 17,027

Density — BDI 17.6

High

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 49431 ranks #1,083 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 92.3

Excellent Brewery Crawl
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 2
Cluster Density 2 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 42.8

Low Opportunity
Median Income $63,313
Age 25–44 6.8%
Bachelor's+ 29.1%

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 49431

NameTypeAddress
Jamesport Brewing CoBrewpub410 S James StWebsite
Ludington Bay Brewing CoBrewpub515 S James StWebsite
Starving Artist BrewingMicro634 S Stiles RdWebsite

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