What are the best areas for daycare in West Virginia?

The top-rated areas for daycare in West Virginia are ZIP 25560 (score: 92/100), ZIP 25442 (score: 86/100), ZIP 25420 (score: 86/100). 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 West Virginia compare to other states for daycare?

West Virginia averages 79/100 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 West 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 $86,156 in household income. ZIP 25560 leads at 92, $104,432 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 25560 Pop. 8.3 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$104,432
#2	ZIP 25442 Pop. 2.9 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$120,217
#3	ZIP 25420 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,020
#4	ZIP 25545 Pop. 5 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$89,712
#5	ZIP 25425 Pop. 13 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,059
#6	ZIP 25405 Pop. 15 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,962
#7	ZIP 25213 Pop. 6.3 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$89,750
#8	ZIP 25427 Pop. 16 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,985
#9	ZIP 25832 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$84,020
#10	ZIP 25403 Pop. 16 Thousand	78 Good	—	$82,190
#11	ZIP 26181 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	78 Good	—	$79,314
#12	ZIP 26187 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	78 Good	—	$80,714
#13	ZIP 25918 Pop. 4.7 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,845
#14	ZIP 25168 Pop. 2.8 Thousand	76 Good	—	$102,757
#15	ZIP 26704 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,299
#16	ZIP 25510 Pop. 5.4 Thousand	76 Good	—	$78,382
#17	ZIP 25303 Pop. 7 Thousand	74 Good	—	$73,975
#18	ZIP 26541 Pop. 3.2 Thousand	72 Good	—	$86,445
#19	ZIP 25530 Pop. 6.6 Thousand	72 Good	—	$68,048
#20	ZIP 26378 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	70 Good	—	$66,000

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 West Virginia, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $86,156 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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