What are the best areas for daycare in Wisconsin?

The top-rated areas for daycare in Wisconsin are ZIP 53018 (score: 100/100), ZIP 53097 (score: 100/100), ZIP 53017 (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 Wisconsin compare to other states for daycare?

Wisconsin averages 95/100 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 Wisconsin

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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 $117,108 in household income. ZIP 53018 leads at 100, $130,511 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 53018 Pop. 7.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,511
#2	ZIP 53097 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$150,391
#3	ZIP 53017 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$160,145
#4	ZIP 53122 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,036
#5	ZIP 53033 Pop. 6.2 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$114,913
#6	ZIP 53089 Pop. 20 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,042
#7	ZIP 53119 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$115,292
#8	ZIP 54942 Pop. 11 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$113,633
#9	ZIP 53189 Pop. 27 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$114,555
#10	ZIP 54015 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$109,143
#11	ZIP 53103 Pop. 3.6 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$130,938
#12	ZIP 53104 Pop. 5.8 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,951
#13	ZIP 53158 Pop. 18 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$107,730
#14	ZIP 53531 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,156
#15	ZIP 53118 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$103,921
#16	ZIP 54021 Pop. 7.3 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$107,096
#17	ZIP 53086 Pop. 9.2 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,539
#18	ZIP 54669 Pop. 8.2 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$100,214
#19	ZIP 53523 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$100,903
#20	ZIP 53076 Pop. 3.3 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$115,053

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 Wisconsin, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $117,108 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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