What are the best areas for daycare in Vermont?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Vermont are ZIP 05454 (score: 100/100), ZIP 05465 (score: 98/100), ZIP 05461 (score: 96/100). 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 Vermont compare to other states for daycare?

Vermont averages 81/100 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 Vermont

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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 $99,058 in household income, with 9.8 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 05454 leads at 100, $118,438 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 05454 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,438	0
#2	ZIP 05465 Pop. 5.6 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,786	0
#3	ZIP 05461 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$112,589	0
#4	ZIP 05055 Pop. 3.5 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$140,590	0
#5	ZIP 05408 Pop. 10 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$98,656	0
#6	ZIP 05491 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,053	0
#7	ZIP 05676 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,488	0
#8	ZIP 05677 Pop. 2.3 Thousand	78 Good	—	$151,745	0
#9	ZIP 05404 Pop. 8.2 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,020	0
#10	ZIP 05250 Pop. 3.9 Thousand	76 Good	—	$81,536	0
#11	ZIP 05468 Pop. 13 Thousand	76 Good	—	$112,122	9
#12	ZIP 05679 Pop. 3.1 Thousand	76 Good	—	$94,180	0
#13	ZIP 05346 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,541	0
#14	ZIP 05403 Pop. 20 Thousand	75 Good	—	$97,041	12
#15	ZIP 05446 Pop. 16 Thousand	75 Good	—	$97,442	12
#16	ZIP 05477 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	75 Good	—	$118,214	6
#17	ZIP 05488 Pop. 7.9 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,140	0
#18	ZIP 05663 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	74 Good	—	$72,132	0
#19	ZIP 05143 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,438	0
#20	ZIP 05489 Pop. 3.4 Thousand	74 Good	—	$88,015	0

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 Vermont, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $99,058 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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