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Fruita, CO 81521

3 active breweries · Population 16,861 · Colorado

ZIP code 81521 in Fruita, Colorado sits at BDI 17.8 — High on the national scale — with 3 active breweries with a walkability score of 93.8 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
17.8
High · #1,070 nationally
Walkability
93.8
Excellent Brewery Crawl
Opportunity
44.2
Low Opportunity
Active Breweries
3
Population 16,861

Density — BDI 17.8

High

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 81521 ranks #1,070 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 93.8

Excellent Brewery Crawl
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 3
Cluster Density 3 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 44.2

Low Opportunity
Median Income $82,632
Age 25–44 4.6%
Bachelor's+ 32.0%

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 81521

NameTypeAddress
Base Camp ProvisionsBrewpub155 N. Mulberry St.Website
Copper Club Brewing CoMicro233 E Aspen Ave
Reckless Brewing CompanyBrewpub127 E Aspen AveWebsite

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