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Merrick, NY
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York. ZIP codes: 11566.
Population
21,744
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
5,838
ZIP codes
1
Merrick and its ZIP codes
Merrick at a glance
- Merrick is about 14 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 73rd most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $185,740 a year, about 2.2 times the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $771,900 (82% above New York) and median rent is $2,919 a month.
Local data for Merrick, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Merrick, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$185,740
Poverty rate
2.3%
Median home value
$771,900
Median rent
$2,919/mo
Homeownership
96.6%
Bachelor's or higher
64.4%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
38.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (4,905), Irish Americans (4,092), German Americans (2,155).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nassau County. PPP loans are for Merrick.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,801
636,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$109,400
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.4B
FY 2026, $8,135 per person
PPP loans
$60.9M
1,371 loans, 9,439 jobs reported
How people get to work
Merrick, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.2%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit14.6%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home24.5%
Average one-way commute: 38.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Merrick, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
800
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35,824
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 28°F
42.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Merrick, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.2%
U.S. 33.3% -6.1 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
7.8%
U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
ZIP codes in Merrick
1 in or overlapping Merrick. Population shown
Cities near Merrick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellmoreCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 2.4 |
| FreeportVillage | 1.7 mi | 4.8 |
| WantaghCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.8 |
| North MerrickCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.7 |
| RooseveltCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.8 |
| North BellmoreCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.6 |
| BaldwinCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.1 |
| SeafordCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.6 |
| North WantaghCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.9 |
| South HempsteadCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| MassapequaCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Point LookoutCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| OceansideCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Rockville CentreVillage | 4.7 mi | 3.3 |
| East MeadowCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6.3 |
| UniondaleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merrick, NY in?
- Merrick is in Nassau County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Merrick, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Merrick include 11566.
- What is the population of Merrick, NY?
- About 21,744 people live in Merrick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merrick?
- Nearby places include Bellmore (1.2 mi), Freeport (1.7 mi), Wantagh (2.1 mi), North Merrick (2.5 mi), Roosevelt (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023