What are the best areas for daycare in Alaska?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Alaska are ZIP 99567 (score: 100/100), ZIP 99685 (score: 96/100), ZIP 99762 (score: 94/100). 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 Alaska compare to other states for daycare?

Alaska averages 84/100 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 Alaska

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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 $104,232 in household income, with 8.5 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 99567 leads at 100, $128,250 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 99567 Pop. 6.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,250	0
#2	ZIP 99685 Pop. 3.7 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$119,063	0
#3	ZIP 99762 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,896	0
#4	ZIP 99559 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,676	0
#5	ZIP 99712 Pop. 12 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,494	0
#6	ZIP 99686 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,212	0
#7	ZIP 99505 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,500	0
#8	ZIP 99517 Pop. 17 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,307	0
#9	ZIP 99672 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,536	0
#10	ZIP 99737 Pop. 4.7 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,274	0
#11	ZIP 99723 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$89,038	0
#12	ZIP 99752 Pop. 3.1 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$106,328	0
#13	ZIP 99615 Pop. 12 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,371	0
#14	ZIP 99577 Pop. 28 Thousand	75 Good	—	$135,011	6
#15	ZIP 99654 Pop. 44 Thousand	75 Good	—	$93,739	13
#16	ZIP 99507 Pop. 36 Thousand	75 Good	—	$107,347	10
#17	ZIP 99506 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,380	0
#18	ZIP 99587 Pop. 1.9 Thousand	74 Good	—	$154,414	0
#19	ZIP 99502 Pop. 26 Thousand	73 Good	—	$118,494	5
#20	ZIP 99652 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	72 Good	—	$71,310	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 Alaska, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $104,232 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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