City

Merrick, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Nassau County  ·  New York

👥35,172Population
💰$169,868Median HH Income▲ 123% above avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$679,000Median Home Value▲ 144% above avg
🎓66.3%College Grads▲ 71% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 2.5%Asian: 3.5%Other: 2.3%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic12.1%
Black2.5%
Asian3.5%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads66.3% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma311 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,269 (18.3%)
Some College1,452 (6.2%)
Associates1,851 (7.9%)
Bachelors1,733 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree13,743 (58.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 18.3%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 58.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad18.3%
Some College6.2%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate58.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.5%Renter: 4.5%Tenure
Owner95.5%
Renter4.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
86%

Financials

Median HH Income$169,868 ▲ 123% above avg
Median Home Value$679,000 ▲ 144% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,803/mo
Total Housing Units11,723
Vacant Units160

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
14%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
56%
About Merrick, NY

Merrick is a city in New York, located in Nassau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 35,172 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Merrick is a affluent community. The median household income of $169,868 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Merrick is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $679,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,803 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Merrick is highly educated. 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.26%).

Merrick, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Merrick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11566 35,172 $169,868 $679,000 $2,803 4.0% 66.3% 95.5%