What are the best areas for daycare in Minnesota?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Minnesota are ZIP 55073 (score: 100/100), ZIP 55315 (score: 100/100), ZIP 55327 (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 Minnesota compare to other states for daycare?

Minnesota averages 99/100 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 Minnesota

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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 $130,704 in household income, with 24.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 55073 leads at 100, $130,556 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 55073 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,556	0
#2	ZIP 55315 Pop. 7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,446	0
#3	ZIP 55327 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,721	0
#4	ZIP 55375 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$136,250	0
#5	ZIP 55415 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,480	0
#6	ZIP 55340 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,120	0
#7	ZIP 55011 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,957	0
#8	ZIP 55115 Pop. 8.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,796	0
#9	ZIP 55920 Pop. 8.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,102	0
#10	ZIP 55359 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,508	0
#11	ZIP 55455 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#12	ZIP 55346 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$137,125	0
#13	ZIP 55020 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,159	0
#14	ZIP 55044 Pop. 63 Thousand	99 Excellent	—	$140,612	24
#15	ZIP 55328 Pop. 9.9 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$118,036	0
#16	ZIP 55401 Pop. 12 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,651	0
#17	ZIP 55003 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,781	0
#18	ZIP 55352 Pop. 10 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$112,923	0
#19	ZIP 55357 Pop. 3.7 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$147,256	0
#20	ZIP 55120 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$111,900	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 Minnesota, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $130,704 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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