ZIP Code 11566 Demographics & Data

About Merrick, NY (ZIP Code 11566)

New York

In-depth Demographics Data and Statistics About 11566

The 11566 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Merrick, NY (Nassau County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 33,331. The median household income is at $152,337, while an estimated 2% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 11566 has a median age of approximately 43.1 years, with 20.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this New York region, an estimated 95.4% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $60,700.

Population in 11566

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 11566 is 33,331.

Merrick, NY

The 11566 ZIP Code is associated with Merrick, NY in Nassau County.

Area Codes associated with 11566

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 11566 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 11566.

Sunrise / Sunset in 11566

Sunrise: 7:15 am
Sunset: 4:30 pm
Sunrise in 11566 7:15 am
Sunrise in 11566 4:30 pm

Weather forecast for 11566

Today's forecast for 11566: Mostly sunny. High near 45, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 7 to 12 mph.

Current air quality in 11566

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 11566 Fair

Internet in 11566

In ZIP Code 11566, an estimated 95.9% of households have a computer, while 93.4% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 11566

Females make up an estimated 49.8% of the overall population in ZIP Code 11566, while males comprise about 50.2%.

Health Insurance in 11566

Approximately 4.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 11566 (Merrick, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 11566

In ZIP Code 11566, 95.4% of the population graduated high school, while 59.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 29.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.5% in this Nassau County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 11566

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.5%
Some college, no degree 14.5%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 29.8%
Graduate or professional degree 29.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 11566

Residents of ZIP Code 11566 are older than average. The median age of 43.1 years in ZIP Code 11566 is approximately 13.12% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 11566 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 11566 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 11566

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.7%
5 to 9 years 7.1%
10 to 14 years 7.2%
15 to 19 years 6.1%
20 to 24 years 5.5%
25 to 34 years 9.7%
35 to 44 years 12.2%
45 to 54 years 15.7%
55 to 59 years 8.1%
60 to 64 years 7.9%
65 to 74 years 9.5%
75 to 84 years 4.4%
85 years and over 1.9%

Income in ZIP Code 11566

The median household income in ZIP Code 11566 is $152,337, while the region's mean household income is $178,422. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $60,700. The per capita income in ZIP Code 11566 of $60,700 is approximately 54.35% more than the per capita income in New York overall of $39,326. An estimated 2.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 74.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 33.5% of the population in 11566 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.6% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.7% of 11566 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 11566

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 2.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 3.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 6.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 17.6%
$200,000 or more per year 33.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 11566

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 11566, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 7.4% of 11566 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 11566 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.9%), followed by Asian (4.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 11566

Industry Percent
White 91.9%
Black or African American 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 11566

In ZIP Code 11566, 87.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Nassau County region.

Language Spoken in 11566

Language Spoken Percent
English only 87.2%
Spanish 3.1%
Other Indo-European languages 6.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.0%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 11566

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 11566, an estimated 35.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 18.3% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Nassau County region.

Age of Housing in 11566

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 4.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 18.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 35.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 14.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 17.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 11566 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 11566

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 11566 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 11566 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 11566 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 11566

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 11566

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 11566 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 11566 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.73 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.81% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes electricity rates in 11566 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 11566

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 11566 19.03¢/kWh 15.95¢/kWh 6.7¢/kWh
New York 24.98¢/kWh 20.52¢/kWh 9.35¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 11566

Month ZIP Code 11566 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.36 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.44 3 6.31
Mar 5.09 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.21 5.13 7.3
May 5.21 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.66 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.8 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.73 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.44 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.47 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.44 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.91 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes solar power levels in 11566 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 11566

In 11566, 69.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 40.2 minutes. Approximately 31.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 11566 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.6% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 11566 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 11566

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 4.7%
Manufacturing 3.5%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Retail trade 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.3%
Information 3.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 11.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 31.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.4%
Other services, except public administration 2.5%
Public administration 5.3%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 11566 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 11566, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 11566 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Nassau County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 11566

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 459
Credit reporting or credit repair services 64
Checking or savings account 27
Mortgage 18
Debt collection 13
Other 44
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 11566

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 275
Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes 91
Unable to get your credit report or credit score 83
Improper use of your report 41
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 22
Other 113
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 11566. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.