🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

32952

Merritt Island

ZIP Code 32952 is a standard zip code serving Merritt Island, Merritt Island, Florida (FL), in Brevard County, United States. It has an estimated population of 19,881 with a median household income of $64,256. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Florida (FL)
County: Brevard
City: Merritt Island
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 28.276400
Longitude: -80.656800

Geographic Details

Land Area: 12.37 mi²
Water Area: 26.60 mi²
Population Density: 1607.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 28.409143°N, 28.133292°S, -80.602575°E, -80.717794°W

With 19,881 residents spread across 12.37 square miles, this area has a population density of 1607.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

19,881

Population

80th percentile

$64,256

Median Income

75th percentile

$202,300

Median Home Value

75th percentile

12.37 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 32952 is $64,256, and the median home value is $202,300. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

9,614

Total Units

8,385

Occupied Units

87.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Merritt Island, FL.

32953

Merritt Island

32954

Merritt Island

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