What are the best areas for daycare in South Carolina?

The top-rated areas for daycare in South Carolina are ZIP 29634 (score: 100/100), ZIP 29451 (score: 100/100), ZIP 29429 (score: 94/100). 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 South Carolina compare to other states for daycare?

South Carolina averages 84/100 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 South Carolina

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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 $102,992 in household income, with 12.3 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 29634 leads at 100, 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 29634 Pop. 6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#2	ZIP 29451 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,285	0
#3	ZIP 29429 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,857	0
#4	ZIP 29926 Pop. 25 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,573	0
#5	ZIP 29860 Pop. 17 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,663	0
#6	ZIP 29466 Pop. 44 Thousand	85 Excellent	—	$130,546	14
#7	ZIP 29909 Pop. 24 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,376	0
#8	ZIP 29708 Pop. 43 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$129,304	13
#9	ZIP 29676 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,206	0
#10	ZIP 29907 Pop. 15 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,777	0
#11	ZIP 29401 Pop. 9.2 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,074	0
#12	ZIP 29672 Pop. 12 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$87,521	0
#13	ZIP 29715 Pop. 44 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$111,323	12
#14	ZIP 29072 Pop. 68 Thousand	79 Good	—	$103,415	14
#15	ZIP 29464 Pop. 52 Thousand	79 Good	—	$107,215	13
#16	ZIP 29685 Pop. 2 Thousand	76 Good	—	$124,432	0
#17	ZIP 29572 Pop. 12 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,388	0
#18	ZIP 29805 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,359	0
#19	ZIP 29682 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,917	0
#20	ZIP 29707 Pop. 35 Thousand	76 Good	—	$117,609	8

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 South Carolina, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $102,992 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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