Hicksville New York Map

About Hicksville, New York

Hicksville is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of 43,780. The population density is 2493.7 people per km². Hicksville is located at 40.7684°N, 73.5251°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11801.

Hicksville lies on a broad, relatively flat expanse, a characteristic of the western reaches of Long Island, where the land gently slopes toward the distant coast. It lies 3.0 miles north of Levittown, NY (from Levittown, NY: bearing 349°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south of Oyster Bay. The air here, especially on a humid summer afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of mown grass and the distant, almost imperceptible tang of the sea, a reminder of its proximity to the Atlantic. Streets are laid out in a grid, a practical design that speaks of methodical planning, bordered by modest homes with neat lawns, their roofs catching the afternoon sun in a mosaic of muted colors. Mature trees, oaks and maples mostly, provide dappled shade over sidewalks, their leaves rustling with a sound that is both familiar and soothing, a constant, quiet murmur beneath the hum of daily life. The history of Hicksville is deeply entwined with the development of Long Island's transportation networks, its growth spurred by the arrival of the railroad in the mid-19th century. Originally an agricultural community, its fertile soil yielding crops that fed a burgeoning New York City, Hicksville has since transformed into a vibrant hub for commerce and residential living. The local economy, once agrarian, is now a diverse blend of retail, services, and light industry, with a notable presence in telecommunications and technology. It’s a place where the echoes of its past are subtly present, alongside the modern pulse of its present, a testament to its enduring adaptability.

About This Hicksville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hicksville, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.768433, -73.525125. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hicksville and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Hicksville includes the ZIP code (11801), telephone area code (845), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Hicksville Union Free School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hicksville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.