Merrick is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, New York. The name Merrick is taken from Meroke, the name (meaning peaceful) of the Algonquian tribe formerly indigenous to the area. Merrick and North Merrick are known together as “The Merricks”.
Population: 22,097
Zip Code: 11566
Area Code: 516
Elevation: 13′
