What are the best areas for daycare in North Dakota?

The top-rated areas for daycare in North Dakota are ZIP 58078 (score: 89/100), ZIP 58104 (score: 85/100), ZIP 58105 (score: 84/100). 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 North Dakota compare to other states for daycare?

North Dakota averages 74/100 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 North Dakota

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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 $92,337 in household income, with 16.1 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 58078 leads at 89, $97,206 median income, and 23 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 58078 Pop. 40 Thousand	89 Excellent	—	$97,206	23
#2	ZIP 58104 Pop. 47 Thousand	85 Excellent	—	$85,014	29
#3	ZIP 58105 Pop. 2.7 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$118,636	0
#4	ZIP 58854 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,234	0
#5	ZIP 58103 Pop. 49 Thousand	77 Good	—	$57,699	26
#6	ZIP 58801 Pop. 34 Thousand	77 Good	—	$90,119	16
#7	ZIP 58784 Pop. 2.7 Thousand	76 Good	—	$107,321	0
#8	ZIP 58601 Pop. 30 Thousand	75 Good	—	$81,008	17
#9	ZIP 58501 Pop. 29 Thousand	71 Good	—	$69,796	17
#10	ZIP 58047 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	71 Good	—	$142,216	3
#11	ZIP 58523 Pop. 3.3 Thousand	70 Good	—	$85,600	0
#12	ZIP 58704 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	70 Good	—	$65,571	0
#13	ZIP 58763 Pop. 4.2 Thousand	70 Good	—	$64,743	0
#14	ZIP 58701 Pop. 33 Thousand	69 Good	—	$75,329	14
#15	ZIP 58201 Pop. 42 Thousand	69 Good	—	$69,120	16
#16	ZIP 58503 Pop. 37 Thousand	69 Good	—	$105,108	6
#17	ZIP 58059 Pop. 1.6 Thousand	68 Good	—	$116,023	0
#18	ZIP 58042 Pop. 1.4 Thousand	68 Good	—	$141,500	0
#19	ZIP 58703 Pop. 23 Thousand	67 Good	—	$82,926	10
#20	ZIP 58278 Pop. 2.1 Thousand	66 Good	—	$103,571	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 North Dakota, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $92,337 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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