What are the best areas for daycare in Idaho?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Idaho are ZIP 83716 (score: 100/100), ZIP 83712 (score: 92/100), ZIP 83455 (score: 92/100). 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 Idaho compare to other states for daycare?

Idaho averages 80/100 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 Idaho

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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 $89,424 in household income, with 15.3 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 83716 leads at 100, $125,827 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 83716 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,827	0
#2	ZIP 83712 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,764	0
#3	ZIP 83455 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,042	0
#4	ZIP 83642 Pop. 58 Thousand	89 Excellent	—	$96,361	27
#5	ZIP 83844 Pop. 3.5 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	—	0
#6	ZIP 83406 Pop. 20 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,654	0
#7	ZIP 83422 Pop. 3.8 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$91,034	0
#8	ZIP 83340 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,650	0
#9	ZIP 83336 Pop. 6 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,000	0
#10	ZIP 83641 Pop. 4 Thousand	78 Good	—	$81,823	0
#11	ZIP 83274 Pop. 11 Thousand	78 Good	—	$80,000	0
#12	ZIP 83860 Pop. 8 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,042	0
#13	ZIP 83501 Pop. 37 Thousand	75 Good	—	$71,909	19
#14	ZIP 83655 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	74 Good	—	$74,395	0
#15	ZIP 83252 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,375	0
#16	ZIP 83703 Pop. 18 Thousand	74 Good	—	$74,415	0
#17	ZIP 83646 Pop. 75 Thousand	73 Good	—	$101,040	10
#18	ZIP 83854 Pop. 53 Thousand	73 Good	—	$72,820	18
#19	ZIP 83709 Pop. 59 Thousand	72 Good	—	$88,893	13
#20	ZIP 83616 Pop. 35 Thousand	72 Good	—	$118,013	5

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 Idaho, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $89,424 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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