Full Brewery Profile

Mason City, IA 50401

2 active breweries · Population 28,818 · Iowa

ZIP code 50401 in Mason City, Iowa sits at BDI 6.9 — Average on the national scale — with 2 active breweries with a walkability score of 92.6 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
6.9
Average · #2,404 nationally
Walkability
92.6
Excellent Brewery Crawl
Opportunity
43.0
Low Opportunity
Active Breweries
2
Population 28,818

Density — BDI 6.9

Average

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 50401 ranks #2,404 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 92.6

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 43.0

Low Opportunity
Median Income $63,807
Age 25–44 7.8%
Bachelor's+ 21.9%

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 50401

NameTypeAddress
Fat Hill BrewingMicro17 N Federal AveWebsite
Mason City BrewingMicro28 E State StWebsite

Drill Into Specific Metrics

🍺 Density Breakdown BDI ranking, type mix, and national comparison 🚶 Walkability Analysis BWS, walkable crawls, and transit access 📊 Opportunity Score Demographics, income, and market verdict 📈 Iowa Market Health State openings, closures, and trend

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