Howard is a census-designated place in southern Howard Township, Knox County, Ohio, United States. It is located at 40°24′27″N 82°19′37″W / 40.40750°N 82.32694°W. The United States Postal Service has assigned Howard the ZIP Code 43028.
Originally called Kinderhook, the community adopted the name Howard when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Howard has been in operation since 1872.
East Knox High School is located in Howard. It lies along U.S. Route 36. Howard is also the home of the East Knox Local School District board offices. The Kokosing Gap Trail runs through Howard, Ohio.