Merritt Island
Census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida
Merritt Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Brevard County, Florida, with 34,518 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cocoa Beach, 3.2 miles NE.
- 34,518residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 17.0 sq miland area · 44.0 km²
- 2,034 / sq mipopulation density
- 32952main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Merritt Island
Merritt Island is a peninsula in Brevard County, Florida, United States, located on the eastern Florida coast, along the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the name of an unincorporated town in the central and southern parts of the island and a census-designated place (CDP).
The population was 34,518 at the 2020 census, down from 34,743 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center is located on Merritt Island to the north of the town, and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is located north of the space center.
The central part of Merritt Island, previously known as Merritt City, is home to the majority of the population and includes the local high school, library, and shopping district. The southern area is heavily residential, with centralized light commercial and light industrial areas.
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Living in Merritt Island
- Median household income
- $94,012
- Median home value
- $402,900
- Median rent
- $1,441/mo
- Median age
- 50.2
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Merritt Island had 34,518 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,518 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,034 per sq mi (785 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Merritt Island at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Brevard County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 34,518 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.97 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Water area | 29.19 sq mi (75.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.3092° N, 80.6760° W |
| ZIP codes | 32952, 32931 |
| Official website | merrittislandnow.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1244275 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Merritt Island
- Cocoa Beach3.2 mi NE
- Rockledge3.9 mi W
- Viera East4.0 mi SW
- Tropical Park5.3 mi N
- Viera West5.9 mi SW
- Patrick AFB6.7 mi SE
- Cocoa West6.7 mi NW
- Cocoa7.1 mi NW
- Cape Canaveral7.2 mi NE
- Palm Shores8.2 mi S
- South Patrick Shores8.4 mi SE
- Satellite Beach10.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Merritt Island
What county is Merritt Island in?
Merritt Island is in Brevard County, Florida.
What is the population of Merritt Island, FL?
34,518 people lived in Merritt Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Merritt Island, FL?
The main ZIP code is 32952. Other ZIP codes: 32931.
What is the elevation of Merritt Island?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Merritt Island?
Cocoa Beach (3.2 mi), Rockledge (3.9 mi), Viera East (4.0 mi), Tropical Park (5.3 mi), Viera West (5.9 mi).
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