What are the best areas for daycare in Arkansas?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Arkansas are ZIP 72718 (score: 100/100), ZIP 72719 (score: 96/100), ZIP 72712 (score: 89/100). 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 Arkansas compare to other states for daycare?

Arkansas averages 80/100 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 Arkansas

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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 $85,943 in household income, with 22.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 72718 leads at 100, $141,404 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 72718 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$141,404	0
#2	ZIP 72719 Pop. 19 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$111,250	0
#3	ZIP 72712 Pop. 38 Thousand	89 Excellent	—	$102,073	22
#4	ZIP 72714 Pop. 14 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,464	0
#5	ZIP 72135 Pop. 3.4 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$100,060	0
#6	ZIP 72011 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,636	0
#7	ZIP 72916 Pop. 11 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,125	0
#8	ZIP 72405 Pop. 18 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$84,722	0
#9	ZIP 72715 Pop. 17 Thousand	78 Good	—	$80,880	0
#10	ZIP 72150 Pop. 12 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,342	0
#11	ZIP 72002 Pop. 21 Thousand	76 Good	—	$78,260	0
#12	ZIP 72364 Pop. 16 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,118	0
#13	ZIP 71968 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,651	0
#14	ZIP 72176 Pop. 8.9 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,511	0
#15	ZIP 72173 Pop. 10 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,819	0
#16	ZIP 72941 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,292	0
#17	ZIP 72416 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	74 Good	—	$72,452	0
#18	ZIP 72727 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	74 Good	—	$71,705	0
#19	ZIP 72227 Pop. 12 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,533	0
#20	ZIP 72736 Pop. 7.5 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,565	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 Arkansas, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $85,943 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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