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Howard County, IN
9 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Howard County, Indiana.
Population
83,752
Land area
293sq mi
People per sq mi
286
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Howard County
Howard County at a glance
- Howard County is 49% denser than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,027, 11% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,000 (24% below Indiana) and median rent is $937 a month.
- Its largest cities are Kokomo (59,122), Greentown (2,094) and Russiaville (1,445).
Local data for Howard County, IN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools36
- Colleges5
- Libraries5
- Banks20
- Post Offices6
- Parks24
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants245
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment16
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Howard County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,027
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$165,000
Prices +5.5% in a year
Median rent
$937/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,644), Irish Americans (7,051), Mexican Americans (1,949).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,532
34,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,185
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$600M
FY 2026, $7,177 per person
PPP loans
$103M
1,975 loans, 13,038 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$231K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Howard County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Howard County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
332
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
142
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Howard County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Howard County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Howard County, IN?
- Kokomo is the largest city or town in Howard County, with about 59,122 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Howard County?
- Howard County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 46901, 46902, 46936, 46937, 46965.
- What is the population of Howard County, IN?
- About 83,752 people live in Howard County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Howard County?
- Howard County borders Grant County, Cass County, Miami County, Clinton County, Carroll County, Tipton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023