Merritt Island, Florida
Merritt Island: census designated place in Brevard County, Florida, United States
About
Merritt Island is a CDP located in the county of Brevard in the U.S. state of Florida.
Quick Facts about Merritt Island
| Population | 34,743 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Brevard County |
| Postal code | 32952–32954 |
| Phone Area Codes | 321 |
| Area | 122.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.5392,-80.6720 |
| Altitude | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:48:30 (18th April 2026) |
| Weather | 86℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Merritt Island is located at 28°32'21"N 80°40'19"W (28.5391700, -80.6720000).
Merritt Island map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteBest Things to Do in Merritt Island
1Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953, United States View details
Phone: +18554334210 | Website available
2Space Shuttle Atlantis
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953, United States View details
Phone: +18554334210 | Website available
3Banana River Aquatic Preserve
Merritt Island, FL 32952, United States View details
Phone: +17724292995 | Website available
4Kelly Park East
2504-2526 N Banana River Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32952, United States View details
Phone: +13216332000 | Website available
5Rotary Park Merritt Island
1899 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952, United States View details
Phone: +13214551385 | Website available
Where to Eat in Merritt Island
1Steak 'n Shake
790 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952, United States View details
Phone: +13214530922 | Website available
2Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
205 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952, United States View details
Phone: +13214590306 | Website available
3Sonny's BBQ
310 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953, United States View details
Phone: +13214499102 | Website available
4Outback Steakhouse
777 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952, United States View details
Phone: +13214544450 | Website available
5LongHorn Steakhouse
770 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952, United States View details
Phone: +13214565559 | Website available
Where to Stay in Merritt Island
1Econo Lodge Port Canaveral Area
260 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952, United States View details
Phone: +13214527711 | Website available
2Cape Crossing Resort & Marina
201 Ivory Coral Ln, Merritt Island, FL 32953, United States View details
Phone: +18007276845 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Merritt Island
1Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce
400 Fortenberry Rd, Merritt Island, FL 32952, United States View details
Phone: +13214592200 | Website available
People born in Merritt Island (10)
People born in Merritt Island, including far-right radical and bomber Eric Rudolph, speedcuber Chris Hardwick, Player of and Canadian football De'Audra Dix, .
More notable people
- Derrick Ham (American football player) he was born in 23/03/1975
- Keith Notary (American sailor) he was born in 22/01/1960
- Roy Padrick (American actor and journalist) he was born in 04/04/1975
- Taylor Jordan (baseball player) he was born in 17/01/1989
- Scott Gump (professional golfer) he was born in 17/12/1965
- Darryl Spencer (American football player) he was born in 21/03/1970
- Joe Kohlbrand (American football linebacker) he was born in 18/03/1963
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Merritt Island, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 372462 | Academy of Cosmetology | Merritt Island (FL) | 32953 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Merritt Island, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPK | Winter Park | 150 West Morse Blvd | RAIL |
| SFA | Sanford | 600 South Persimmon Avenue | RAIL |
| ORL | Orlando Health/Amtrak | 1400 Sligh Blvd. | RAIL |
| KIS | Kissimmee | 111 East Dakin Ave. | RAIL |
| DYA | Daytona Beach, Florida | 100 North Atlantic Ave | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Merritt Island.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Titusvill Post Office | Titusville (FL) | 32780 |
Other cities in Brevard County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brevard County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | 116,932 | The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida. |
| Melbourne | 83,376 | The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida. |
| Titusville | 46,619 | The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida. |
| Rockledge | 28,253 | City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America |
| West Melbourne | 26,761 | City in Florida, United States of America |
| Cocoa | 18,694 | City in Brevard County, Florida, United States |
| Port Saint John | 12,267 | City in South Africa |
| Cocoa Beach | 11,649 | City in Florida |
| Satellite Beach | 11,124 | City in Florida |
| Cape Canaveral | 10,427 | Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States |
| Micco | 9,052 | Census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 8,517 | City in Brevard County, Florida, United States |
| Mims | 7,058 | Census designated place |
| South Patrick Shores | 5,875 | City in United States of America |
| Grant-Valkaria | 4,326 | Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America |
| June Park | 4,094 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Merritt Island distances to largest Florida cities