What are the best areas for daycare in Maine?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Maine are ZIP 04084 (score: 90/100), ZIP 04103 (score: 88/100), ZIP 04027 (score: 88/100). 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 Maine compare to other states for daycare?

Maine averages 83/100 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 Maine

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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 $95,800 in household income, with 19.3 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 04084 leads at 90, $103,086 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 04084 Pop. 7.7 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,086	0
#2	ZIP 04103 Pop. 32 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$90,682	24
#3	ZIP 04027 Pop. 6.6 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,257	0
#4	ZIP 03906 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,762	0
#5	ZIP 04429 Pop. 5 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,223	0
#6	ZIP 04074 Pop. 23 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$125,642	13
#7	ZIP 04236 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,736	0
#8	ZIP 04469 Pop. 3.3 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	—	0
#9	ZIP 03902 Pop. 2.5 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$131,538	0
#10	ZIP 04079 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$87,866	0
#11	ZIP 04092 Pop. 20 Thousand	81 Excellent	—	$85,868	20
#12	ZIP 04579 Pop. 3.1 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$103,482	0
#13	ZIP 04843 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,841	0
#14	ZIP 04008 Pop. 3.1 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$104,914	0
#15	ZIP 04578 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,750	0
#16	ZIP 04401 Pop. 44 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$66,136	26
#17	ZIP 04038 Pop. 18 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$110,181	13
#18	ZIP 04072 Pop. 21 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$84,328	20
#19	ZIP 04220 Pop. 3.8 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$89,036	0
#20	ZIP 04259 Pop. 3.5 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$94,868	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 Maine, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $95,800 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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