What are the best areas for daycare in Virginia?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Virginia are ZIP 23168 (score: 100/100), ZIP 23124 (score: 100/100), ZIP 23120 (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 Virginia compare to other states for daycare?

Virginia averages 99/100 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 Virginia

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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 $150,181 in household income, with 23.7 existing daycare centers per ZIP. ZIP 23168 leads at 100, $128,135 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 23168 Pop. 8.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$128,135	0
#2	ZIP 23124 Pop. 4.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,203	0
#3	ZIP 23120 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$166,676	0
#4	ZIP 23103 Pop. 6.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,563	0
#5	ZIP 22307 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,559	0
#6	ZIP 23696 Pop. 4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$138,409	0
#7	ZIP 22947 Pop. 5.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,944	0
#8	ZIP 22039 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$250,001	0
#9	ZIP 22936 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$139,095	0
#10	ZIP 23838 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,376	0
#11	ZIP 22213 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$169,201	0
#12	ZIP 24061 Pop. 9.2 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#13	ZIP 22904 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$250,001	0
#14	ZIP 24515 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#15	ZIP 22807 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—	0
#16	ZIP 22003 Pop. 58 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,109	25
#17	ZIP 22611 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,525	0
#18	ZIP 22030 Pop. 61 Thousand	97 Excellent	—	$139,885	23
#19	ZIP 22314 Pop. 36 Thousand	97 Excellent	—	$144,359	23
#20	ZIP 22172 Pop. 12 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$113,043	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 Virginia, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $150,181 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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