Howell
City in Livingston County, Michigan

Howell is a city in Livingston County, Michigan, with 10,068 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 935 ft (285 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fowlerville, 7.9 miles NW.
- 10,068residents (2020 Census)
- 935 ftelevation · 285 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 2,017 / sq mipopulation density
- 48843ZIP code
About Howell
Howell is the largest city in and the county seat of Livingston County, Michigan, United States. The population was 10,068 at the 2020 census. The city is mostly surrounded by Howell Township, but the two are administered autonomously. Howell is part of the South Lyon–Howell–Brighton urban area, which is an extension of the larger Detroit–Warren–Dearborn (Metro Detroit) metropolitan statistical area. As of 2022, the largest industries were manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food services.
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Living in Howell
- Median household income
- $60,449
- Median home value
- $265,600
- Median rent
- $1,177/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Howell had 10,068 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,068 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,017 per sq mi (779 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Howell at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Livingston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,068 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.99 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km²) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6081° N, 83.9343° W |
| ZIP code | 48843 |
| Official website | cityofhowell.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2639540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Howell
- Fowlerville7.9 mi NW
- Brighton9.4 mi SE
- Hartland10.4 mi E
- Pinckney10.6 mi S
- Webberville13.4 mi W
- Argentine13.5 mi N
- Byron14.7 mi N
- Whitmore Lake16.0 mi SE
- Stockbridge16.5 mi SW
- Linden16.5 mi NE
- Milford17.0 mi E
- Fenton17.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Howell
What county is Howell in?
Howell is in Livingston County, Michigan.
What is the population of Howell, MI?
10,068 people lived in Howell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Howell, MI?
The ZIP code of Howell is 48843.
What is the elevation of Howell?
935 feet (285 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Howell?
Fowlerville (7.9 mi), Brighton (9.4 mi), Hartland (10.4 mi), Pinckney (10.6 mi), Webberville (13.4 mi).
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