What are the best areas for daycare in Delaware?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Delaware are ZIP 19807 (score: 100/100), ZIP 19734 (score: 100/100), ZIP 19717 (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 Delaware compare to other states for daycare?

Delaware averages 83/100 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 Delaware

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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 $102,866 in household income, with 16.1 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 19807 leads at 100, $156,905 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 19807 Pop. 7.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$156,905	0
#2	ZIP 19734 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,745	0
#3	ZIP 19717 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#4	ZIP 19962 Pop. 13 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,868	0
#5	ZIP 19701 Pop. 45 Thousand	91 Excellent	—	$107,856	21
#6	ZIP 19709 Pop. 51 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$129,971	16
#7	ZIP 19938 Pop. 9.9 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,338	0
#8	ZIP 19970 Pop. 8.3 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,802	0
#9	ZIP 19930 Pop. 2.9 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$118,092	0
#10	ZIP 19702 Pop. 56 Thousand	83 Excellent	—	$92,304	20
#11	ZIP 19975 Pop. 10 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,063	0
#12	ZIP 19803 Pop. 22 Thousand	76 Good	—	$133,941	7
#13	ZIP 19943 Pop. 13 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,247	0
#14	ZIP 19946 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,213	0
#15	ZIP 19952 Pop. 11 Thousand	76 Good	—	$78,333	0
#16	ZIP 19707 Pop. 17 Thousand	76 Good	—	$172,161	7
#17	ZIP 19953 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	74 Good	—	$71,466	0
#18	ZIP 19805 Pop. 40 Thousand	73 Good	—	$56,708	31
#19	ZIP 19720 Pop. 61 Thousand	72 Good	—	$75,985	16
#20	ZIP 19711 Pop. 49 Thousand	72 Good	—	$94,455	11

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 Delaware, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $102,866 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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