What are the best areas for daycare in Missouri?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Missouri are ZIP 64113 (score: 100/100), ZIP 64156 (score: 100/100), ZIP 64082 (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 Missouri compare to other states for daycare?

Missouri averages 95/100 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 Missouri

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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 $132,481 in household income. ZIP 64113 leads at 100, $179,593 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
#1	ZIP 64113 Pop. 12 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$179,593
#2	ZIP 64156 Pop. 8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,672
#3	ZIP 64082 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,310
#4	ZIP 63040 Pop. 8.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,139
#5	ZIP 63038 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$187,906
#6	ZIP 63124 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$188,750
#7	ZIP 63131 Pop. 18 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$209,306
#8	ZIP 63127 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,583
#9	ZIP 64034 Pop. 8.7 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,938
#10	ZIP 64080 Pop. 14 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,010
#11	ZIP 63034 Pop. 20 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,491
#12	ZIP 65809 Pop. 11 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,479
#13	ZIP 63341 Pop. 3.6 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$177,583
#14	ZIP 63348 Pop. 10 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$106,458
#15	ZIP 65039 Pop. 3.1 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$121,364
#16	ZIP 64048 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,193
#17	ZIP 64112 Pop. 8.5 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,452
#18	ZIP 64078 Pop. 9.9 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,369
#19	ZIP 64070 Pop. 3.2 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$118,169
#20	ZIP 63012 Pop. 11 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,860

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 Missouri, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $132,481 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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