What are the best areas for daycare in Tennessee?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Tennessee are ZIP 37085 (score: 100/100), ZIP 37046 (score: 100/100), ZIP 38139 (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 Tennessee compare to other states for daycare?

Tennessee averages 94/100 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 Tennessee

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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 $118,911 in household income. ZIP 37085 leads at 100, $123,469 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
#1	ZIP 37085 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,469
#2	ZIP 37046 Pop. 6.6 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$162,712
#3	ZIP 38139 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,052
#4	ZIP 37220 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$156,227
#5	ZIP 38138 Pop. 25 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,125
#6	ZIP 38028 Pop. 7.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$150,847
#7	ZIP 37179 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,844
#8	ZIP 37010 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,362
#9	ZIP 37377 Pop. 17 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,959
#10	ZIP 37037 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$111,458
#11	ZIP 37204 Pop. 17 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,341
#12	ZIP 38355 Pop. 8.2 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,343
#13	ZIP 37302 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,578
#14	ZIP 37146 Pop. 7.7 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,988
#15	ZIP 37048 Pop. 6.3 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,012
#16	ZIP 38066 Pop. 3.7 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$105,282
#17	ZIP 37191 Pop. 4 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$97,174
#18	ZIP 37014 Pop. 3.6 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$104,938
#19	ZIP 37082 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,301
#20	ZIP 37143 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,212

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 Tennessee, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $118,911 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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