What are the best areas for daycare in Mississippi?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Mississippi are ZIP 39762 (score: 100/100), ZIP 38677 (score: 100/100), ZIP 38857 (score: 90/100). 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 Mississippi compare to other states for daycare?

Mississippi averages 79/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a good market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Daycare Costs in Mississippi

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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 $82,501 in household income, with 10.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 39762 leads at 100, 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 39762 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#2	ZIP 38677 Pop. 5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#3	ZIP 38857 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,571	0
#4	ZIP 38651 Pop. 8.5 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$96,667	0
#5	ZIP 39525 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,208	0
#6	ZIP 39110 Pop. 48 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$122,955	10
#7	ZIP 39325 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,077	0
#8	ZIP 39740 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,741	0
#9	ZIP 39154 Pop. 9 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,127	0
#10	ZIP 38855 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,000	0
#11	ZIP 38826 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,946	0
#12	ZIP 39556 Pop. 7.6 Thousand	74 Good	—	$71,742	0
#13	ZIP 38849 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	74 Good	—	$72,018	0
#14	ZIP 38866 Pop. 12 Thousand	72 Good	—	$69,971	0
#15	ZIP 39459 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	72 Good	—	$71,209	0
#16	ZIP 39170 Pop. 9 Thousand	72 Good	—	$69,000	0
#17	ZIP 38650 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	72 Good	—	$70,794	0
#18	ZIP 38738 Pop. 2.8 Thousand	72 Good	—	—	0
#19	ZIP 38654 Pop. 57 Thousand	72 Good	—	$99,481	10
#20	ZIP 39573 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	72 Good	—	$69,011	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 Mississippi, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $82,501 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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