What are the best areas for daycare in Michigan?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Michigan are ZIP 48070 (score: 100/100), ZIP 48095 (score: 100/100), ZIP 48825 (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 Michigan compare to other states for daycare?

Michigan averages 98/100 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 Michigan

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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 $138,430 in household income, with 25.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 48070 leads at 100, $188,229 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 48070 Pop. 6.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$188,229	0
#2	ZIP 48095 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,713	0
#3	ZIP 48825 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#4	ZIP 48109 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#5	ZIP 48380 Pop. 7.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,224	0
#6	ZIP 48168 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$173,671	0
#7	ZIP 49302 Pop. 9.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,264	0
#8	ZIP 48363 Pop. 7.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$173,056	0
#9	ZIP 48025 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$177,126	0
#10	ZIP 48230 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,155	0
#11	ZIP 48324 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,750	0
#12	ZIP 48301 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$163,571	0
#13	ZIP 48302 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$175,698	0
#14	ZIP 48103 Pop. 55 Thousand	99 Excellent	—	$115,513	25
#15	ZIP 48072 Pop. 15 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$113,103	0
#16	ZIP 48164 Pop. 9.6 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$111,173	0
#17	ZIP 48005 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,946	0
#18	ZIP 48350 Pop. 7.9 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$108,568	0
#19	ZIP 48362 Pop. 15 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$108,667	0
#20	ZIP 48096 Pop. 3.8 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$112,311	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 Michigan, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $138,430 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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