Kokomo
City in Howard County, Indiana
Kokomo is a city in Howard County, Indiana, with 59,604 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 810 ft (247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Center, 4.1 miles SE.
- 59,604residents (2020 Census)
- 810 ftelevation · 247 m
- 37.5 sq miland area · 97.1 km²
- 1,589 / sq mipopulation density
- 46902main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Kokomo
Kokomo ( KOH-kə-moh) is a city in and the county seat of Howard County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kokomo had a population of 59,604. It is the principal city of the Kokomo metropolitan area, which includes all of Howard County, and it is the largest city and regional center for the North-central Indiana region consisting of about 225,000 people across six counties anchored by the city of Kokomo. The city is located roughly 60 miles (97 km) north of Indianapolis and 85 miles (137 km) south of South Bend, Indiana.
Named for the Miami Ma-Ko-Ko-Mo, who was called "Chief Kokomo", Kokomo first benefited from the legal business associated with being the county seat. Before the Civil War, it was connected with Indianapolis and then the eastern cities by railroad, which resulted in sustained growth. Substantial growth came after the discovery of large natural gas reserves, which produced an economic boom in the mid-1880s. Among the businesses that the boom attracted was the fledgling automobile industry. A significant number of technical and engineering innovations were developed in Kokomo, particularly in automobile production, and as a result, Kokomo became known as the "City of Firsts". A substantial portion of Kokomo's employment still depends on the automobile industry.
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Living in Kokomo
- Median household income
- $55,360
- Median home value
- $137,400
- Median rent
- $939/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Kokomo had 59,604 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 59,604 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,589 per sq mi (614 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kokomo at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 59,604 (2020) |
| Land area | 37.50 sq mi (97.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4653° N, 86.1273° W |
| ZIP codes | 46902, 46965 |
| Official website | cityofkokomo.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1840392 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kokomo
- Center4.1 mi SE
- West Middleton4.9 mi W
- Hemlock5.5 mi SE
- Cassville6.3 mi N
- Sharpsville6.3 mi S
- New London7.9 mi W
- Russiaville8.3 mi SW
- Galveston8.4 mi NW
- Bennetts Switch8.5 mi N
- Greentown8.7 mi E
- Jerome10.2 mi E
- Miami10.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kokomo
What county is Kokomo in?
Kokomo is in Howard County, Indiana.
What is the population of Kokomo, IN?
59,604 people lived in Kokomo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kokomo, IN?
The main ZIP code is 46902. Other ZIP codes: 46965.
What is the elevation of Kokomo?
810 feet (247 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kokomo?
Center (4.1 mi), West Middleton (4.9 mi), Hemlock (5.5 mi), Cassville (6.3 mi), Sharpsville (6.3 mi).
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