Merrick
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Merrick is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nassau County, New York, with 22,040 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bellmore, 1.4 miles NE.
- 22,040residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.6 km²
- 5,918 / sq mipopulation density
- 11566main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Merrick
Merrick is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on the South Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Merrick had a population of 22,040.
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Living in Merrick
- Median household income
- $185,740
- Median home value
- $771,900
- Median rent
- $2,919/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Merrick had 22,040 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,040 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,918 per sq mi (2,285 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Merrick at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Nassau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 22,040 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.72 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6521° N, 73.5518° W |
| ZIP codes | 11566, 11520, 11710 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3646668 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Merrick
- Bellmore1.4 mi NE
- Freeport1.7 mi W
- Wantagh2.4 mi NE
- Roosevelt2.5 mi NW
- North Merrick2.6 mi N
- North Bellmore2.7 mi N
- Baldwin2.9 mi W
- Seaford3.2 mi E
- North Wantagh3.4 mi NE
- South Hempstead4.3 mi NW
- Massapequa4.3 mi E
- Point Lookout4.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Merrick
What county is Merrick in?
Merrick is in Nassau County, New York.
What is the population of Merrick, NY?
22,040 people lived in Merrick at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Merrick, NY?
The main ZIP code is 11566. Other ZIP codes: 11520, 11710.
What is the elevation of Merrick?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Merrick?
Bellmore (1.4 mi), Freeport (1.7 mi), Wantagh (2.4 mi), Roosevelt (2.5 mi), North Merrick (2.6 mi).
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