What are the best areas for daycare in Rhode Island?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Rhode Island are ZIP 02835 (score: 100/100), ZIP 02912 (score: 100/100), ZIP 02892 (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 Rhode Island compare to other states for daycare?

Rhode Island averages 93/100 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 Rhode Island

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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 $118,375 in household income, with 11.5 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 02835 leads at 100, $141,442 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 02835 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$141,442	0
#2	ZIP 02912 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#3	ZIP 02892 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,534	0
#4	ZIP 02881 Pop. 7.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#5	ZIP 02874 Pop. 6.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$155,099	0
#6	ZIP 02830 Pop. 6.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,611	0
#7	ZIP 02859 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,662	0
#8	ZIP 02831 Pop. 3.7 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$135,106	0
#9	ZIP 02837 Pop. 3.6 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$129,750	0
#10	ZIP 02814 Pop. 7.4 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,632	0
#11	ZIP 02825 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,177	0
#12	ZIP 02857 Pop. 8.1 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$108,813	0
#13	ZIP 02832 Pop. 5 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,225	0
#14	ZIP 02813 Pop. 8 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,147	0
#15	ZIP 02882 Pop. 13 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,794	0
#16	ZIP 02828 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,746	0
#17	ZIP 02818 Pop. 20 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$120,952	13
#18	ZIP 02822 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$87,185	0
#19	ZIP 02827 Pop. 2.4 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$135,139	0
#20	ZIP 02864 Pop. 36 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$118,737	10

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 Rhode Island, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $118,375 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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