What are the best areas for daycare in Indiana?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Indiana are ZIP 47406 (score: 100/100), ZIP 46556 (score: 100/100), ZIP 46075 (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 Indiana compare to other states for daycare?

Indiana averages 95/100 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 Indiana

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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 $114,196 in household income, with 20.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 47406 leads at 100, 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 47406 Pop. 8.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#2	ZIP 46556 Pop. 8.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#3	ZIP 46075 Pop. 9.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,839	0
#4	ZIP 46814 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,245	0
#5	ZIP 46259 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,615	0
#6	ZIP 46167 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,390	0
#7	ZIP 47119 Pop. 12 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$118,093	0
#8	ZIP 47143 Pop. 3.8 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$133,147	0
#9	ZIP 47124 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$111,815	0
#10	ZIP 47306 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	—	0
#11	ZIP 46163 Pop. 14 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$111,378	0
#12	ZIP 46543 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,685	0
#13	ZIP 46032 Pop. 51 Thousand	93 Excellent	—	$123,438	20
#14	ZIP 46106 Pop. 9.5 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,914	0
#15	ZIP 47122 Pop. 11 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,034	0
#16	ZIP 46765 Pop. 6 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,114	0
#17	ZIP 47725 Pop. 19 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,528	0
#18	ZIP 46540 Pop. 13 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,664	0
#19	ZIP 47136 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$96,625	0
#20	ZIP 46590 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,813	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 Indiana, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $114,196 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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