What are the best areas for daycare in Maryland?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Maryland are ZIP 20833 (score: 100/100), ZIP 21087 (score: 100/100), ZIP 21090 (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 Maryland compare to other states for daycare?

Maryland 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 Maryland

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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 $156,307 in household income, with 25.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 20833 leads at 100, $203,631 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 20833 Pop. 7.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$203,631	0
#2	ZIP 21087 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,500	0
#3	ZIP 21090 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,688	0
#4	ZIP 21104 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$199,803	0
#5	ZIP 21108 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,556	0
#6	ZIP 21773 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$152,839	0
#7	ZIP 20695 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,949	0
#8	ZIP 21111 Pop. 4.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$135,781	0
#9	ZIP 21120 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$157,275	0
#10	ZIP 20637 Pop. 6.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$149,821	0
#11	ZIP 21131 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$187,250	0
#12	ZIP 21140 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$152,188	0
#13	ZIP 21162 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$168,021	0
#14	ZIP 21163 Pop. 7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,154	0
#15	ZIP 20650 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$139,688	0
#16	ZIP 21710 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$164,727	0
#17	ZIP 21252 Pop. 4.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#18	ZIP 21638 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,804	0
#19	ZIP 20817 Pop. 38 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$240,104	25
#20	ZIP 20878 Pop. 65 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,062	25

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 Maryland, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $156,307 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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