What are the best areas for daycare in Nebraska?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Nebraska are ZIP 68142 (score: 100/100), ZIP 68133 (score: 100/100), ZIP 68462 (score: 98/100). 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 Nebraska compare to other states for daycare?

Nebraska averages 87/100 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 Nebraska

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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 $111,977 in household income, with 15.4 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 68142 leads at 100, $122,917 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 68142 Pop. 4.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,917	0
#2	ZIP 68133 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,978	0
#3	ZIP 68462 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,023	0
#4	ZIP 68526 Pop. 7.8 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,447	0
#5	ZIP 68046 Pop. 34 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$113,708	28
#6	ZIP 68372 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$114,450	0
#7	ZIP 68516 Pop. 47 Thousand	91 Excellent	—	$100,093	24
#8	ZIP 68003 Pop. 5 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,714	0
#9	ZIP 68064 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,938	0
#10	ZIP 68069 Pop. 3.1 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$113,442	0
#11	ZIP 68023 Pop. 2.7 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$118,281	0
#12	ZIP 68135 Pop. 30 Thousand	83 Excellent	—	$139,563	12
#13	ZIP 68136 Pop. 21 Thousand	81 Excellent	—	$126,483	11
#14	ZIP 68130 Pop. 21 Thousand	81 Excellent	—	$134,421	11
#15	ZIP 68116 Pop. 34 Thousand	81 Excellent	—	$119,182	11
#16	ZIP 68022 Pop. 34 Thousand	81 Excellent	—	$139,713	11
#17	ZIP 68059 Pop. 3.4 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$97,210	0
#18	ZIP 68048 Pop. 14 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,083	0
#19	ZIP 68138 Pop. 12 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$82,555	0
#20	ZIP 68152 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$84,341	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 Nebraska, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $111,977 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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