What are the best areas for daycare in District of Columbia?

The top-rated areas for daycare in District of Columbia are ZIP 20194 (score: 100/100), ZIP 20181 (score: 100/100), ZIP 20180 (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 District of Columbia compare to other states for daycare?

District of Columbia averages 94/100 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 District of Columbia

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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 $154,283 in household income, with 22.9 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 20194 leads at 100, $166,423 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 20194 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$166,423	0
#2	ZIP 20181 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$162,986	0
#3	ZIP 20180 Pop. 7.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$162,955	0
#4	ZIP 20115 Pop. 8.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,500	0
#5	ZIP 20141 Pop. 8.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$181,912	0
#6	ZIP 20158 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$206,375	0
#7	ZIP 20152 Pop. 36 Thousand	99 Excellent	—	$191,392	24
#8	ZIP 20147 Pop. 67 Thousand	97 Excellent	—	$161,356	33
#9	ZIP 20002 Pop. 71 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$114,482	27
#10	ZIP 20119 Pop. 3.5 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$137,625	0
#11	ZIP 20151 Pop. 23 Thousand	93 Excellent	—	$143,422	20
#12	ZIP 20106 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,529	0
#13	ZIP 20148 Pop. 64 Thousand	91 Excellent	—	$233,502	18
#14	ZIP 20117 Pop. 3.2 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$148,063	0
#15	ZIP 20110 Pop. 49 Thousand	89 Excellent	—	$120,397	17
#16	ZIP 20011 Pop. 67 Thousand	89 Excellent	—	$108,377	43
#17	ZIP 20155 Pop. 38 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$154,531	16
#18	ZIP 20171 Pop. 51 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$166,154	16
#19	ZIP 20176 Pop. 50 Thousand	87 Excellent	—	$166,870	15
#20	ZIP 20135 Pop. 3.4 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$110,800	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 District of Columbia, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $154,283 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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