Wheaton, IL 60187
ZIP code 60187 in Wheaton, Illinois sits at BDI 6.9 — Average on the national scale — with 2 active breweries with a walkability score of 92.7 and the opportunity model flags it as Moderate 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 6.9
AverageBDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 60187 ranks #2,407 nationally for craft beer density.
Walkability — BWS 92.7
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 59.9
Moderate 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 60187
| Name | Type | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry City Brew Works | Micro | 120B N Main St | Website |
| Emmett's Brewing Co - Wheaton | Brewpub | 121 W Front St | Website |