Geography
Herricks is located at 40°45′23″N 73°39′44″W / 40.75639°N 73.66222°W / 40.75639; -73.66222 (40.756451, -73.662226).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all land. It is an unincorporated entity, governed under the jurisdiction of the Town of North Hempstead. It is estimated to be bordered by Searingtown Road/Shelter Rock Road to the north, Hillside Avenue to the south (vis-a-vis with Garden City Park), Herricks Road to the east and Marcus Avenue to the west. Mail delivery is provided by the New Hyde Park Post Office utilizing the 11040 Zip Code.
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