Merrydale
Census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Merrydale is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, with 9,227 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,200 ft (1,585 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brownfields, 3.1 miles N.
- 9,227residents (2020 Census)
- 5,200 ftelevation · 1,585 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 11.0 km²
- 2,175 / sq mipopulation density
- 70812ZIP code
About Merrydale
Merrydale is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Merrydale had a population of 9,227. It is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area.
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Living in Merrydale
- Median household income
- $41,500
- Median home value
- $136,100
- Median rent
- $1,311/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Merrydale had 9,227 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,227 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,175 per sq mi (840 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Merrydale at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,227 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.24 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,200 ft (1,585 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4998° N, 91.1081° W |
| ZIP code | 70812 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2249940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Merrydale
- Brownfields3.1 mi N
- Monticello3.9 mi E
- Baton Rouge4.4 mi S
- Central6.0 mi NE
- Baker6.5 mi NW
- Port Allen7.1 mi SW
- Denham Springs9.1 mi E
- Gardere9.9 mi S
- St. George10.1 mi SE
- Watson10.7 mi NE
- Brusly11.2 mi SW
- Zachary11.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Merrydale
What county is Merrydale in?
Merrydale is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Merrydale, LA?
9,227 people lived in Merrydale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Merrydale, LA?
The ZIP code of Merrydale is 70812.
What is the elevation of Merrydale?
5,200 feet (1,585 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Merrydale?
Brownfields (3.1 mi), Monticello (3.9 mi), Baton Rouge (4.4 mi), Central (6.0 mi), Baker (6.5 mi).
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