🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

32953

Merritt Island

ZIP Code 32953 is a standard zip code serving Merritt Island, Merritt Island, Florida (FL), in Brevard County, United States. It has an estimated population of 22,754 with a median household income of $51,470. 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: 28.388800
Longitude: -80.730100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 32.25 mi²
Water Area: 15.08 mi²
Population Density: 705.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 28.515553°N, 28.355673°S, -80.642398°E, -80.757899°W

With 22,754 residents spread across 32.25 square miles, this area has a population density of 705.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

22,754

Population

80th percentile

$51,470

Median Income

55th percentile

$184,300

Median Home Value

70th percentile

32.25 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 32953 is $51,470, and the median home value is $184,300.

Housing

10,905

Total Units

9,533

Occupied Units

87.4%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Merritt Island, FL.

32952

Merritt Island

32954

Merritt Island

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