Merritt Island, FL ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
32952	Standard	20,670	45.83%	Merritt Is
32953	Standard	24,430	54.17%	Merritt Is
32954	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Merritt Is

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Population & Demographics

Merritt Island, FL has 46,188 residents, with an average household size of 2.5. The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (9.5%) and 35-39 (7.9%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 7.2%. Those born outside the United States make up 7.2% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	45,100
Total Households:	19,347
Total Housing Units:	21,141
Average Household Size:	2.31
Average Family Size:	3.07

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	34,518
Total Households:	15,030
Total Housing Units:	16,439
Average Household Size:	2.28
Average Family Size:	3.10

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	42,098	42,412	42,386	42,943	43,778	43,728	44,177	44,913	44,905	44,382	44,368	45,590	46,188
Decennial Census	42,635	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	45,100	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 51.9

Male Median Age: 50.8

Female Median Age: 52.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	877	1,033	1,219	1,320	1,092	1,010	991	1,103	1,049	1,203	1,544	2,297	2,111	1,728	1,403	1,004	696	606
Female	779	927	1,157	1,251	967	842	991	1,114	1,099	1,283	1,782	2,341	2,147	1,801	1,397	1,169	832	935
Total	1,656	1,960	2,376	2,571	2,059	1,852	1,982	2,217	2,148	2,486	3,326	4,638	4,258	3,529	2,800	2,173	1,528	1,541

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	36,784	82.50%
Black:	1,798	4.03%
Hispanic:*	3,642	8.17%
Asian:	1,327	2.98%
American Indian:	179	0.40%
Hawaiian:	83	0.19%
Other:	773	1.73%
Total:	44,586	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	22,286	49.41%	50.8 years
Females:	22,814	50.59%	52.9 years
Total:	45,100	100%	51.9 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	17,014	49.29%	51.0 years
Females:	17,504	50.71%	53.2 years
Total:	34,518	100%	52.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	41,331	89.48%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,561	3.38%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,354	5.10%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	942	7.14%
Total Population:	46,188	100%
Total Native Population:	42,892	92.86%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,296	7.14%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Merritt Island, FL have an average household income of $91,449 (much higher than the State by 27.5%, and higher than the Nation by 16.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($114,352 vs $49,197). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is lower than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$59,423	$59,572	$57,863	$56,185	$56,464	$55,849	$60,317	$65,375	$68,783	$73,277	$80,154	$83,842	$91,449
Median Family Income	$72,500	$73,878	$72,190	$71,397	$68,864	$72,154	$76,311	$81,042	$87,523	$97,033	$102,628	$109,402	$114,352
Median NonFamily Income	$32,540	$33,025	$33,163	$32,693	$33,746	$34,607	$36,431	$39,184	$41,545	$41,641	$45,701	$48,382	$49,197
Median Male Income	$60,979	$60,419	$60,304	$58,086	$51,556	$54,003	$55,635	$58,360	$60,692	$64,102	$68,933	$73,415	$79,436
Median Female Income	$39,081	$39,017	$40,091	$41,130	$40,863	$41,999	$44,386	$47,552	$47,850	$46,460	$51,673	$54,408	$54,419

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	19,944	51.64%
Unemployed:	1,002	2.59%
Not In Labor Force:	17,676	45.77%
Total:	38,622	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	9,946	49.87%
Service:	3,182	15.95%
Sales and Office:	3,805	19.08%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,465	7.35%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,546	7.75%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	19,944	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Merritt Island, FL, the median home value is $399,150 - much higher than the State by 22.8%, and up $96,300 (31.8%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,326 per month - much lower than the State by 15.2%, and up $267 (25.2%) since 2020. Most renters in Merritt Island pay $1,000-$1,499 (41.9%). About 24.8% pay under $1,000 and 14.9% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.0% (53.6% have a mortgage) and renters make up 19.0% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$222,200	$203,950	$193,300	$185,250	$194,200	$207,650	$229,650	$257,800	$282,900	$302,850	$327,700	$366,200	$399,150

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	141	3.73%
$500 to $999:	793	21.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,446	38.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:	672	17.80%
$2,000 to $2,499:	335	8.87%
$2,500 to $2,999:	85	2.25%
$3,000 or more:	106	2.81%
No Rent:	198	5.24%
Total:	3,776	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$881	$868	$904	$951	$989	$1,000	$1,010	$1,034	$1,076	$1,059	$1,080	$1,193	$1,326

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	7,755	42.62%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	6,666	36.63%
Renter Occupied:	3,776	20.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	18,197	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	18,197	83.96%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,477	16.04%
Total Housing Units:	21,674	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

41.8% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (33.2%) and above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 95.7%, which is above the state rate (89.6%). The share of people in poverty is 7.3%, which is slightly below the state rate (8.9%) and slightly below the national rate (8.7%), up 1.0 percentage points since 2011 and up 1.3 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	432	1.25%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,064	3.08%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,107	23.43%
Some college, no degree:	7,098	20.51%
Associate's degree:	4,112	11.88%
Bachelor's degree:	8,203	23.71%
Graduate or professional degree:	5,584	16.14%
Total:	34,600	100%
High school graduate or higher:	33,104	95.68%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	13,787	39.85%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	32,040	59.47%
Public Insurance:	17,837	33.11%
No Insurance:	4,001	7.43%
Total:	53,878	100%
Has Health Insurance:	49,877	92.57%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	6.3%	7.7%	8.2%	9.1%	9.9%	9.7%	8.8%	7.3%	6.0%	4.6%	5.1%	6.1%	7.3%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	525	5.81%
Kindergarten:	341	3.77%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,779	41.81%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,244	24.83%
College or graduate school:	2,149	23.78%
Total:	9,038	100%
Early Childhood:	866	9.58%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,364	70.41%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	2 Standard, 1 PO Box [See All]
County:	Brevard County, FL
Area Codes:	321,689
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	34,518 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL [Learn More]
Coordinates:	28.4653, -80.6814
Land Area:	52.06 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/fl-merritt-island.asp

White:	28,570	83.92%
Black:	877	2.58%
Hispanic:*	2,788	8.19%
Asian:	1,045	3.07%
American Indian:	133	0.39%
Hawaiian:	76	0.22%
Other:	555	1.63%
Total:	34,044	100%

Native, born in the United States:	31,152	89.73%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,072	3.09%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,879	5.41%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	615	7.18%
Total Population:	34,718	100%
Total Native Population:	32,224	92.82%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,494	7.18%

Employed:	15,397	52.34%
Unemployed:	679	2.31%
Not In Labor Force:	13,340	45.35%
Total:	29,416	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	7,986	51.87%
Service:	2,328	15.12%
Sales and Office:	2,872	18.65%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,057	6.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,154	7.49%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	15,397	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Merritt Island, FL

Sources & References

Less than $500:	102	3.86%
$500 to $999:	511	19.36%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,037	39.28%
$1,500 to $1,999:	457	17.31%
$2,000 to $2,499:	243	9.20%
$2,500 to $2,999:	73	2.77%
$3,000 or more:	52	1.97%
No Rent:	165	6.25%
Total:	2,640	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	6,017	43.39%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,210	37.57%
Renter Occupied:	2,640	19.04%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	13,867	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	13,867	82.46%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,949	17.54%
Total Housing Units:	16,816	100%

Less than 9th grade:	336	1.27%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	809	3.07%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,608	21.26%
Some college, no degree:	5,504	20.87%
Associate's degree:	3,098	11.74%
Bachelor's degree:	6,511	24.68%
Graduate or professional degree:	4,512	17.11%
Total:	26,378	100%
High school graduate or higher:	25,233	95.66%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	11,023	41.79%

Private Insurance:	24,538	60.35%
Public Insurance:	13,256	32.60%
No Insurance:	2,866	7.05%
Total:	40,660	100%
Has Health Insurance:	37,794	92.95%

Nursery School, Preschool:	364	5.57%
Kindergarten:	261	4.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,602	39.84%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,505	23.04%
College or graduate school:	1,799	27.55%
Total:	6,531	100%
Early Childhood:	625	9.57%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,368	66.88%

# Residential Mailboxes:	20,377Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,347Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	26,259Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	15,187Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,706Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,293Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$217,301,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$862,716,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	14,528Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:	37340Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	620,533Source: Census
MSA:	Melbourne-Titusville-Palm Bay, FL MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	52.061 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	36.855 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	08Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	44275Source: Census
Place Name:	Merritt Island CDP; FloridaSource: Census