North Merritt Island
Census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida
North Merritt Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Brevard County, Florida, with 8,566 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sharpes, 3.2 miles SW.
- 8,566residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 16.9 sq miland area · 43.7 km²
- 508 / sq mipopulation density
- 32953ZIP code
About North Merritt Island
North Merritt Island is a census-designated place (CDP) in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It occupies a portion of the physical Merritt Island, north of the CDP of Merritt Island and south of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Florida State Road 3 is the main highway through the community, leading north to Florida State Road 405 and south to Florida State Road 528. Situated on an Atlantic coast peninsula, North Merritt Island is a portion of the larger Merritt Island area in Brevard County, Florida. The area is close to the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and the Kennedy Space Center.
North Merritt Island was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. The population was 8,566 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Palm Bay—Melbourne—Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in North Merritt Island
- Median household income
- $104,878
- Median home value
- $525,400
- Median rent
- $1,274/mo
- Median age
- 52.6
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North Merritt Island had 8,566 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,566 |
|---|---|
| Density | 508 per sq mi (196 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Merritt Island at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Brevard County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,566 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.86 sq mi (43.7 km²) |
| Water area | 11.93 sq mi (30.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 28.4611° N, 80.7131° W |
| ZIP code | 32953 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1249435 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Merritt Island
- Sharpes3.2 mi SW
- Tropical Park5.6 mi S
- Port St. John6.0 mi W
- Cocoa6.6 mi SW
- Cocoa West7.9 mi SW
- Cape Canaveral8.1 mi SE
- West Canaveral Groves9.5 mi SW
- Rockledge9.8 mi S
- Titusville10.1 mi NW
- Cocoa Beach10.5 mi SE
- Merritt Island10.7 mi S
- Viera East13.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Merritt Island
What county is North Merritt Island in?
North Merritt Island is in Brevard County, Florida.
What is the population of North Merritt Island, FL?
8,566 people lived in North Merritt Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Merritt Island, FL?
The ZIP code of North Merritt Island is 32953.
What is the elevation of North Merritt Island?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Merritt Island?
Sharpes (3.2 mi), Tropical Park (5.6 mi), Port St. John (6.0 mi), Cocoa (6.6 mi), Cocoa West (7.9 mi).
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