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Merriam, KS
City in Johnson County, Kansas. ZIP codes: 66202, 66203.
Population
11,085
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,567
ZIP codes
2
Merriam and its ZIP codes
Merriam at a glance
- Merriam is about 71 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 34th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $73,600, close to the Kansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,300 (21% above Kansas) and median rent is $1,181 a month.
Local data for Merriam, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Merriam, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,600
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$263,300
Median rent
$1,181/mo
Homeownership
60.7%
Bachelor's or higher
45.6%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,149), Irish Americans (1,780), Mexican Americans (963).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Merriam.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,972
372,167 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$95,419
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.1B
FY 2026, $6,705 per person
How people get to work
Merriam, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.6%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home19.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Merriam, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,184
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
544
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Merriam, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Merriam
2 in or overlapping Merriam. Population shown
Cities near Merriam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MissionCity | 1.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Roeland ParkCity | 3.1 mi | 1.6 |
| FairwayCity | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Prairie VillageCity | 3.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Mission HillsCity | 4 mi | 2 |
| WestwoodCity | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Mission WoodsCity | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake QuiviraCity | 4.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Westwood HillsCity | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| ShawneeCity | 5.7 mi | 42 |
| LeawoodCity | 7.7 mi | 15.1 |
| EdwardsvilleCity | 7.7 mi | 9 |
| Overland ParkCity | 7.9 mi | 75.3 |
| LenexaCity | 8 mi | 34.1 |
| Kansas CityCity | 8.2 mi | 124.7 |
| Kansas City, MOCity | 9.3 mi | 314.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merriam, KS in?
- Merriam is in Johnson County, Kansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Merriam, KS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Merriam include 66202, 66203.
- What is the population of Merriam, KS?
- About 11,085 people live in Merriam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merriam?
- Nearby places include Mission (1.9 mi), Roeland Park (3.1 mi), Fairway (3.3 mi), Prairie Village (3.8 mi), Mission Hills (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023