Kokomo Indiana Map

About Kokomo, Indiana

Kokomo is a locality in Howard County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 59,122. The population density is 625.0 people per km². Kokomo is located at 40.4864°N, 86.1336°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46902.

Kokomo unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling plains, where the earth, a rich loam, yields readily to the plow and the persistent hum of industry. It lies 17.0 miles south of Wells, IN (from Wells, IN: bearing 184°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west of Greentown. The sky here is a generous canvas, often a pale, washed blue during the day, deepening to bruised purples and fiery oranges as the sun dips toward the western horizon, casting long, familiar shadows across fields of corn and soybeans. The air, especially in early autumn, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of drying stalks and the faintest whisper of distant exhaust. The avenues are wide, lined with mature trees that offer a dappled shade in the summer months, their leaves rustling with a sound like hushed secrets shared between the wind and the houses. The story of Kokomo is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the ingenuity of its people, who have long understood how to coax abundance from the land. Originally established as a trading post, its growth was spurred by the discovery of natural gas and oil in the late 19th century, ushering in an era of industrial development that, while evolving, left an indelible mark. This heritage is still palpable, a subtle undercurrent beneath the everyday flow of life, evident in the enduring presence of manufacturing and the robust agricultural sector that continues to define the surrounding Howard County. Kokomo proudly claims its place as a hub of innovation, a spirit that echoes from its past as the "City of Firsts," a designation earned through pioneering advancements in the automotive industry and beyond.

About This Kokomo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kokomo, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.486427, -86.133603. 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 Kokomo and Howard County.

Detailed location data for Kokomo includes the ZIP code (46901), telephone area code (574), county seat of Howard County (Kokomo), and school district assignment (Kokomo School Corporation). 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 Kokomo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.