What are the best areas for daycare in Alabama?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Alabama are ZIP 36093 (score: 100/100), ZIP 36064 (score: 100/100), ZIP 35406 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing competition.

What makes a good location for daycare?

A strong location for daycare combines high walkability (foot traffic), solid median income (spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Alabama compare to other states for daycare?

Alabama averages 92/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Daycare Costs in Alabama

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and daycare centers competition.

The top markets here average $109,071 in household income, with 13.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 36093 leads at 100, $122,115 median income, zero existing daycare centers.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income	Daycare Centers
#1	ZIP 36093 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,115	0
#2	ZIP 36064 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,640	0
#3	ZIP 35406 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,736	0
#4	ZIP 35223 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,079	0
#5	ZIP 35756 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,900	0
#6	ZIP 35748 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,365	0
#7	ZIP 36849 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#8	ZIP 35043 Pop. 15 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,588	0
#9	ZIP 36527 Pop. 21 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$112,672	0
#10	ZIP 35475 Pop. 20 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$104,852	0
#11	ZIP 35116 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,990	0
#12	ZIP 35824 Pop. 9.7 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,066	0
#13	ZIP 35741 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,750	0
#14	ZIP 36572 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,810	0
#15	ZIP 35114 Pop. 7.8 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,335	0
#16	ZIP 35754 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,632	0
#17	ZIP 35226 Pop. 38 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$126,053	13
#18	ZIP 35811 Pop. 30 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,361	0
#19	ZIP 36561 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$89,432	0
#20	ZIP 35222 Pop. 8.2 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,964	0

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Alabama, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $109,071 in household income. The common thread: daycare demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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