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Ferndale, FL
Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida. ZIP codes: 34729.
Population
359
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
134
ZIP codes
1
Ferndale and its ZIP codes
Ferndale at a glance
- Ferndale is 68% less dense than Florida as a whole.
Local data for Ferndale, FL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Ferndale.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,092
118,622 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,161
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $9,400 per person
PPP loans
$20.8K
1 loan, 1 job reported
Environment and hazard risk
Ferndale, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
314
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,776
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 49°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ferndale, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Ferndale
1 in or overlapping Ferndale. Population shown
Cities near Ferndale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinneolaCity | 1.6 mi | 11.1 |
| MontverdeTown | 2.3 mi | 1.9 |
| OaklandTown | 6 mi | 2.4 |
| GrovelandCity | 6.3 mi | 21.2 |
| AstatulaTown | 6.6 mi | 3.1 |
| Howey-in-the-HillsTown | 7.7 mi | 3.1 |
| TildenvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| Winter GardenCity | 8.3 mi | 16.4 |
| Paradise HeightsCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| ZellwoodCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.8 |
| TangerineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| ClermontCity | 11 mi | 18.7 |
| YalahaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| OcoeeCity | 11 mi | 15.7 |
| ApopkaCity | 12 mi | 35.2 |
| ClarconaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ferndale, FL in?
- Ferndale is in Lake County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Ferndale, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ferndale include 34729.
- What is the population of Ferndale, FL?
- About 359 people live in Ferndale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ferndale?
- Nearby places include Minneola (1.6 mi), Montverde (2.3 mi), Oakland (6 mi), Groveland (6.3 mi), Astatula (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023