What are the best areas for daycare in South Dakota?

The top-rated areas for daycare in South Dakota are ZIP 57769 (score: 84/100), ZIP 57730 (score: 78/100), ZIP 57004 (score: 76/100). 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 Dakota compare to other states for daycare?

South Dakota averages 72/100 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 South 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 $85,308 in household income, with 8.0 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 57769 leads at 84, $91,284 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 57769 Pop. 4 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,284	0
#2	ZIP 57730 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	78 Good	—	$81,911	0
#3	ZIP 57004 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	76 Good	—	$81,364	0
#4	ZIP 57039 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	76 Good	—	$79,209	0
#5	ZIP 57013 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,813	0
#6	ZIP 57108 Pop. 33 Thousand	76 Good	—	$96,184	14
#7	ZIP 57078 Pop. 21 Thousand	74 Good	—	$72,395	0
#8	ZIP 57025 Pop. 3.2 Thousand	72 Good	—	$88,466	0
#9	ZIP 57042 Pop. 7.9 Thousand	72 Good	—	$68,672	0
#10	ZIP 57744 Pop. 2.2 Thousand	72 Good	—	$110,673	0
#11	ZIP 57252 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	72 Good	—	$69,900	0
#12	ZIP 57580 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	70 Good	—	$67,694	0
#13	ZIP 57110 Pop. 22 Thousand	68 Good	—	$87,114	10
#14	ZIP 57064 Pop. 7.6 Thousand	68 Good	—	$104,351	5
#15	ZIP 57747 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	68 Good	—	$64,023	0
#16	ZIP 57005 Pop. 12 Thousand	68 Good	—	$108,689	4
#17	ZIP 57033 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	65 Good	—	$98,156	5
#18	ZIP 57032 Pop. 9.6 Thousand	65 Good	—	$107,241	3
#19	ZIP 57103 Pop. 35 Thousand	65 Good	—	$73,945	12
#20	ZIP 57106 Pop. 52 Thousand	65 Good	—	$77,070	11

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 Dakota, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $85,308 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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