What are the best areas for daycare in California?

The top-rated areas for daycare in California are ZIP 95138 (score: 100/100), ZIP 95693 (score: 100/100), ZIP 92210 (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 California compare to other states for daycare?

California averages 100/100 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 California

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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 $159,924 in household income. ZIP 95138 leads at 100, $194,300 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
#1	ZIP 95138 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$194,300
#2	ZIP 95693 Pop. 7.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,313
#3	ZIP 92210 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$145,313
#4	ZIP 93636 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,024
#5	ZIP 92136 Pop. 8.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#6	ZIP 95064 Pop. 9.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,787
#7	ZIP 95046 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$157,458
#8	ZIP 93730 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,320
#9	ZIP 95030 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$250,001
#10	ZIP 93923 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,500
#11	ZIP 93924 Pop. 6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$162,656
#12	ZIP 90293 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,699
#13	ZIP 90292 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$136,964
#14	ZIP 90290 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,148
#15	ZIP 94005 Pop. 4.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,593
#16	ZIP 90272 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$200,985
#17	ZIP 95006 Pop. 8.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,483
#18	ZIP 90265 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$191,080
#19	ZIP 94028 Pop. 6.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$250,001
#20	ZIP 92093 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—

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 California, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $159,924 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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