What are the best areas for daycare in Florida?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Florida are ZIP 32317 (score: 100/100), ZIP 34212 (score: 100/100), ZIP 34201 (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 Florida compare to other states for daycare?

Florida 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 Florida

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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 $134,518 in household income. ZIP 32317 leads at 100, $121,802 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 32317 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,802
#2	ZIP 34212 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,298
#3	ZIP 34201 Pop. 4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,000
#4	ZIP 34134 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,102
#5	ZIP 32814 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,712
#6	ZIP 33957 Pop. 6.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,730
#7	ZIP 32816 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#8	ZIP 33620 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#9	ZIP 32950 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,905
#10	ZIP 33548 Pop. 8.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,548
#11	ZIP 32963 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,985
#12	ZIP 33480 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,121
#13	ZIP 33473 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,776
#14	ZIP 33449 Pop. 9.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$149,159
#15	ZIP 33412 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,818
#16	ZIP 33332 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$165,045
#17	ZIP 33330 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,483
#18	ZIP 33327 Pop. 23 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$165,458
#19	ZIP 33146 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,712
#20	ZIP 33194 Pop. 7.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,676

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 Florida, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $134,518 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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