Full Brewery Profile

Waterloo, IA 50701

3 active breweries · Population 29,745 · Iowa

ZIP code 50701 in Waterloo, Iowa sits at BDI 10.1 — Above Average on the national scale — with 3 active breweries with a walkability score of 58.2 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
10.1
Above Average · #1,792 nationally
Walkability
58.2
Walkable Cluster
Opportunity
44.9
Low Opportunity
Active Breweries
3
Population 29,745

Density — BDI 10.1

Above Average

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 50701 ranks #1,792 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 58.2

Walkable Cluster
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 44.9

Low Opportunity
Median Income $62,857
Age 25–44 8.4%
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 50701

NameTypeAddress
Lark BrewingBrewpub3295 University AveWebsite
Single Speed Brewing CoBrewpub325 Commercial StWebsite
Single Speed Brewing Co Tap RoomBrewpub325 Commercial St

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