What are the best areas for daycare in Oregon?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Oregon are ZIP 97035 (score: 100/100), ZIP 97231 (score: 100/100), ZIP 97212 (score: 99/100). 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 Oregon compare to other states for daycare?

Oregon 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 Oregon

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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 $116,060 in household income, with 26.3 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 97035 leads at 100, $126,866 median income, and 25 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 97035 Pop. 26 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,866	25
#2	ZIP 97231 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,063	0
#3	ZIP 97212 Pop. 28 Thousand	99 Excellent	—	$128,098	24
#4	ZIP 97219 Pop. 43 Thousand	99 Excellent	—	$115,525	26
#5	ZIP 97119 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$118,056	0
#6	ZIP 97133 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,986	0
#7	ZIP 97229 Pop. 76 Thousand	97 Excellent	—	$159,863	33
#8	ZIP 97004 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$114,167	0
#9	ZIP 97211 Pop. 34 Thousand	95 Excellent	—	$109,604	27
#10	ZIP 97007 Pop. 48 Thousand	95 Excellent	—	$116,667	22
#11	ZIP 97115 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$114,107	0
#12	ZIP 97392 Pop. 7 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,000	0
#13	ZIP 97106 Pop. 5 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$108,383	0
#14	ZIP 97006 Pop. 46 Thousand	93 Excellent	—	$100,373	26
#15	ZIP 97217 Pop. 35 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$100,387	24
#16	ZIP 97223 Pop. 50 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$108,040	22
#17	ZIP 97101 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,061	0
#18	ZIP 97053 Pop. 3.4 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$123,902	0
#19	ZIP 97331 Pop. 3.7 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	—	0
#20	ZIP 97123 Pop. 49 Thousand	91 Excellent	—	$105,999	34

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 Oregon, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $116,060 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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