What are the best areas for daycare in Kansas?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Kansas are ZIP 66085 (score: 100/100), ZIP 66220 (score: 100/100), ZIP 67230 (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 Kansas compare to other states for daycare?

Kansas 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 Kansas

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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 $121,768 in household income, with 19.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 66085 leads at 100, $141,492 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 66085 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$141,492	0
#2	ZIP 66220 Pop. 8.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$170,509	0
#3	ZIP 67230 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,173	0
#4	ZIP 66207 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,381	0
#5	ZIP 66218 Pop. 8.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$147,670	0
#6	ZIP 66610 Pop. 9.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,621	0
#7	ZIP 66227 Pop. 8.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,532	0
#8	ZIP 67235 Pop. 15 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$112,500	0
#9	ZIP 66083 Pop. 13 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,939	0
#10	ZIP 67215 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,329	0
#11	ZIP 66018 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$104,345	0
#12	ZIP 67052 Pop. 8.6 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$104,044	0
#13	ZIP 66025 Pop. 7.9 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$104,226	0
#14	ZIP 67026 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$103,851	0
#15	ZIP 66062 Pop. 78 Thousand	91 Excellent	—	$116,248	19
#16	ZIP 67133 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,230	0
#17	ZIP 66043 Pop. 11 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,057	0
#18	ZIP 66027 Pop. 7.2 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,422	0
#19	ZIP 66013 Pop. 3 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$175,795	0
#20	ZIP 66503 Pop. 17 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,000	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 Kansas, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $121,768 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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