What are the best areas for daycare in Montana?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Montana are ZIP 59106 (score: 100/100), ZIP 59634 (score: 100/100), ZIP 59718 (score: 85/100). 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 Montana compare to other states for daycare?

Montana averages 80/100 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 Montana

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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 $82,402 in household income, with 22.9 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 59106 leads at 100, $122,374 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 59106 Pop. 20 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,374	0
#2	ZIP 59634 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,881	0
#3	ZIP 59718 Pop. 44 Thousand	85 Excellent	—	$91,852	22
#4	ZIP 59715 Pop. 39 Thousand	83 Excellent	—	$85,000	22
#5	ZIP 59102 Pop. 49 Thousand	83 Excellent	—	$75,140	30
#6	ZIP 59044 Pop. 12 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,011	0
#7	ZIP 59741 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,382	0
#8	ZIP 59752 Pop. 5 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,228	0
#9	ZIP 59828 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,265	0
#10	ZIP 59833 Pop. 6 Thousand	78 Good	—	$82,115	0
#11	ZIP 59101 Pop. 42 Thousand	77 Good	—	$58,165	26
#12	ZIP 59701 Pop. 34 Thousand	76 Good	—	$56,799	25
#13	ZIP 59803 Pop. 18 Thousand	76 Good	—	$108,992	10
#14	ZIP 59901 Pop. 62 Thousand	76 Good	—	$70,391	21
#15	ZIP 59230 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	74 Good	—	$72,161	0
#16	ZIP 59635 Pop. 8.4 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,664	0
#17	ZIP 59801 Pop. 31 Thousand	73 Good	—	$55,022	33
#18	ZIP 59601 Pop. 32 Thousand	71 Good	—	$70,502	17
#19	ZIP 59037 Pop. 2.3 Thousand	70 Good	—	$103,292	0
#20	ZIP 59875 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	70 Good	—	$64,806	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 Montana, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $82,402 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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