PlainZIP

Merrick, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11566

Nassau County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

35,321
2,507/sq mi
$177,079
Median income
$722,400
Median home value
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Merrick pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
2,507
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11566 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11566 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Merrick, Nassau County, New York, with 35,321 residents across 14.1 square miles, a density of 2,507 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11566 skews affluent, with a median household income of $177,079 (91% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $70,872. Poverty here runs at 2.8%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. Housing costs here run $722,400 for a typical home value (91% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,913 a month; 96.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. To put 11566 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Nassau County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 11566

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Merrick, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11566.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11566, Merrick, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

35,321

Population

14.1

Area (sq mi)

2,507

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11566?

42.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$177,079

Median Household Income

+91% vs state

$70,872

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

37.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11566 ranks nationally

Merrick, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$177,079 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,736

Total Housing Units

11,613

Occupied Units

123

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.0%
Renter 4.0%

$722,400

Median Home Value

+91% vs state

$2,913

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11566 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 195
2021 +5.5% 206
2022 +11.3% 229
2023 +5.3% 241
2024 +10.6% 267

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,098 business establishments in ZIP 11566, employing approximately 7,989 people with a combined annual payroll of $437,363,000.

1,098

Businesses

7,989

Employees

$437.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 188 17.1%
Health care and social assistance 168 15.3%
Retail trade 114 10.4%
Construction 111 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 110 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 97 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 5.3%
Wholesale trade 54 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 4.8%
Finance and insurance 50 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 22 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 2.0%
Manufacturing 16 1.5%
Information 14 1.3%
Educational services 14 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 11566 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11566 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11566 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 11566 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
11710 Bellmore, NY 34,496 1.3 mi
11520 Freeport, NY 43,341 1.8 mi
11575 Roosevelt, NY 16,272 2.0 mi
11793 Wantagh, NY 32,298 2.3 mi
11554 East Meadow, NY 38,132 3.9 mi
11510 Baldwin, NY 33,048 3.0 mi
11783 Seaford, NY 21,288 3.5 mi
11553 Uniondale, NY 26,034 3.6 mi
11556 Uniondale, NY 17 4.2 mi
11570 Rockville Centre, NY 26,646 4.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nassau County

11550 standard
Hempstead, NY
Pop: 56,435
11758 standard
Massapequa, NY
Pop: 53,804
11590 standard
Westbury, NY
Pop: 45,768
11520 standard
Freeport, NY
Pop: 43,341
11756 standard
Levittown, NY
Pop: 42,791
11003 standard
Elmont, NY
Pop: 41,356

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11566 in? ▼
ZIP code 11566 (Merrick) is located in Nassau County, New York. Nassau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nassau-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 11566? ▼
ZIP code 11566 in Merrick, NY has a population of 35,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11566? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11566 is $177,079, which is 132% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11566? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11566 is $722,400, which is 160% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11566? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11566 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11566? ▼
ZIP code 11566 has 1,098 business establishments employing approximately 7,989 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11566? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11566 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (188), Health care and social assistance (168), Retail trade (114). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11566? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11566 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11566? ▼
In ZIP code 11566, 76.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11566? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11566 is 37.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11566? ▼
In ZIP code 11566, approximately 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11566? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11566 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.