What are the best areas for daycare in Colorado?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Colorado are ZIP 80116 (score: 100/100), ZIP 80107 (score: 100/100), ZIP 80106 (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 Colorado compare to other states for daycare?

Colorado 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 Colorado

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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 $143,408 in household income, with 26.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 80116 leads at 100, $151,250 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 80116 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,250	0
#2	ZIP 80107 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$137,886	0
#3	ZIP 80106 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$152,554	0
#4	ZIP 80118 Pop. 6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$153,368	0
#5	ZIP 80121 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$136,287	0
#6	ZIP 80125 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$167,874	0
#7	ZIP 80130 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,117	0
#8	ZIP 80134 Pop. 78 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,162	26
#9	ZIP 80135 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$147,500	0
#10	ZIP 80927 Pop. 7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$141,154	0
#11	ZIP 80310 Pop. 7.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#12	ZIP 80913 Pop. 6.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#13	ZIP 80433 Pop. 8.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,580	0
#14	ZIP 80439 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$152,156	0
#15	ZIP 80530 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,172	0
#16	ZIP 80534 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,320	0
#17	ZIP 80018 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,390	0
#18	ZIP 80540 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$136,109	0
#19	ZIP 80542 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,500	0
#20	ZIP 80547 Pop. 8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$171,971	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 Colorado, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $143,408 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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