What are the best areas for daycare in New Jersey?

The top-rated areas for daycare in New Jersey are ZIP 08077 (score: 100/100), ZIP 07652 (score: 100/100), ZIP 08056 (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 New Jersey compare to other states for daycare?

New Jersey averages 100/100 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 New Jersey

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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 $155,409 in household income, with 25.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 08077 leads at 100, $126,066 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 08077 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,066	0
#2	ZIP 07652 Pop. 27 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$139,707	25
#3	ZIP 08056 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,409	0
#4	ZIP 07662 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,259	0
#5	ZIP 07076 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$173,564	0
#6	ZIP 07075 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,412	0
#7	ZIP 07676 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$168,922	0
#8	ZIP 07677 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$211,233	0
#9	ZIP 07702 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$144,500	0
#10	ZIP 07704 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$237,132	0
#11	ZIP 07719 Pop. 22 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,877	0
#12	ZIP 07069 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$166,693	0
#13	ZIP 07721 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,110	0
#14	ZIP 07722 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$183,015	0
#15	ZIP 07727 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$131,125	0
#16	ZIP 08848 Pop. 8.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,509	0
#17	ZIP 08850 Pop. 8.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,331	0
#18	ZIP 07737 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,818	0
#19	ZIP 07739 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$220,746	0
#20	ZIP 08730 Pop. 5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$167,754	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 New Jersey, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $155,409 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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