Merriam
City in Johnson County, Kansas

Merriam is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, with 11,098 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 909 ft (277 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mission, 2.1 miles E.
- 11,098residents (2020 Census)
- 909 ftelevation · 277 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.2 km²
- 2,571 / sq mipopulation density
- 66203main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Merriam
Merriam is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 11,098. Merriam is included in the Shawnee Mission postal designation. It is also the headquarters of Seaboard Corporation.
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Living in Merriam
- Median household income
- $73,600
- Median home value
- $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,181/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Merriam had 11,098 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,098 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,571 per sq mi (992 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Merriam at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,098 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.32 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0176° N, 94.6940° W |
| ZIP codes | 66203, 66202, 66204 |
| Official website | Merriam.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2046000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Merriam
- Mission2.1 mi E
- Roeland Park3.3 mi NE
- Fairway3.5 mi E
- Prairie Village3.8 mi SE
- Mission Hills4.1 mi E
- Lake Quivira4.3 mi W
- Westwood4.5 mi E
- Mission Woods4.6 mi E
- Westwood Hills4.8 mi E
- Shawnee6.0 mi W
- Lenexa6.9 mi SW
- Kansas City7.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Merriam
What county is Merriam in?
Merriam is in Johnson County, Kansas.
What is the population of Merriam, KS?
11,098 people lived in Merriam at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Merriam, KS?
The main ZIP code is 66203. Other ZIP codes: 66202, 66204.
What is the elevation of Merriam?
909 feet (277 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Merriam?
Mission (2.1 mi), Roeland Park (3.3 mi), Fairway (3.5 mi), Prairie Village (3.8 mi), Mission Hills (4.1 mi).
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