11566 ZIP Code
Merrick, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 11566 |
| City/Town: | Merrick |
| County: | Nassau |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 33,976 |
| Median Household Income: | $172,868 |
| Per Capita Income: | $78,708 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,620 |
| Median Home Value: | $656,100 |
| Land Area: | 5.4 sq miles
14.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6623, -73.5564 |
Population Information (11566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,976 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,398 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,578 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,196 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,465 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,755 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,705 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,789 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,529 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,646 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,578 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,577 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,717 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,733 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,510 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 776 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (11566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $656,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,632 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,620 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,346 | 97.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 274 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,808 | 95.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 538 | 4.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (11566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,066 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 358 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 642 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,373 | 18.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,922 | 12.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,777 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,465 | 31.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,529 | 27.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 58.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (11566 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $172,868 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $199,080 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $187,766 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $78,708 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (11566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,366 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,798 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 568 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,817 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,010 | 73.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,825 | 21.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 898 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 65 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (11566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,450 | 86.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 932 | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 38 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,100 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 364 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,092 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,008 | 5.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,362 | 9.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 57 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,202 | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 283 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,820 | 5.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (11566 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 157 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 168 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 324 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 254 | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 424 | 3.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,026 | 9.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 834 | 7.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,646 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,818 | 16.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,695 | 41.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (11566 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,933 | 61.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,026 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,484 | 14.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 92 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 159 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,741 | 15.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 37.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (11566 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,005 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 663 | 3.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 521 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,369 | 7.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 838 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 463 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,815 | 10.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,578 | 14.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,039 | 33.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,101 | 6.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 311 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,060 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (11566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (11566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,183 | 97.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,197 | 85.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,372 | 24.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 785 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (11566 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,390 | 82.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,058 | 35.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,228 | 28.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 354 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 108 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 105 | 0.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (11566 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,247 | 96.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 88 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 113 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 84 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 4 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 33 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 24 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 27 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (11566 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 232 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 328 | 2.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 235 | 2.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 404 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 576 | 5.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,882 | 16.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,150 | 35.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,854 | 16.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,948 | 16.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (11566 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 9 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 176 | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 871 | 7.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,632 | 39.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,656 | 40.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,276 | 11.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (11566 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,252 | 63.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 192 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 152 | 1.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,642 | 32.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 55 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (11566 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 233 | 2.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,348 | 20.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,721 | 50.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,044 | 26.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (11566 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 135 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 64 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 7 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 61 | 0.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 57 | 0.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,589 | 14.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 8,156 | 75.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 739 | 6.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (11566 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,875 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,632 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.00 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.38 |
Households (11566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,346 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,043 | 70.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,522 | 31.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 986 | 8.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,938 | 17.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,319 | 38.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,161 | 36.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.99 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (11566 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,957 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,399 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,720 | 62.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 252 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 554 | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,917 | 20.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (11566 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,805 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 611 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 391 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,351 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,628 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,824 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (11566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,313 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,048 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,968 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,737 | 8.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 129 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,254 | 45.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,354 | 49.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (11566 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,129 | 91.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,224 | 6.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,044 | 46.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,136 | 51.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 113 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 44 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (11566 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,148 | 91.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 301 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,828 | 939.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,828 | 939.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,828 | 939.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 971 | 322.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 65 | 21.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,048 | 348.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 32 | 10.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (11566 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,780 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,074 | 88.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,706 | 11.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,239 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,622 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 535 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 310 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (11566 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,346 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,797 | 95.2% | 89.4% |
Merrick, NY11566