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Ferndale, MD
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21061.
Population
17,529
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,430
ZIP codes
1
Ferndale and its ZIP codes
Ferndale at a glance
- Ferndale is about 6.9 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 81st among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $94,948, 8% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $327,600 (22% below Maryland) and median rent is $2,022 a month.
Local data for Ferndale, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ferndale, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,948
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$327,600
Median rent
$2,022/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,891), Irish Americans (2,261), Italian Americans (582).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anne Arundel County. PPP loans are for Ferndale.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,944
293,059 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,614
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.2B
FY 2026, $15,627 per person
How people get to work
Ferndale, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.6%
- Carpooled19.8%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ferndale, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,442
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ferndale, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Ferndale
1 in or overlapping Ferndale. Population shown
Cities near Ferndale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Glen BurnieCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 17.3 |
| LinthicumCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Brooklyn ParkCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Baltimore HighlandsCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.7 |
| LansdowneCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.3 |
| PasadenaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 14.9 |
| SevernCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 18.3 |
| ArbutusCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 6.5 |
| ElkridgeCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 8.4 |
| GambrillsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Riviera BeachCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.6 |
| BaltimoreCity | 6.9 mi | 80.9 |
| IlchesterCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 10.8 |
| Severna ParkCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 16.5 |
| JessupCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 6 |
| CatonsvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ferndale, MD in?
- Ferndale is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Ferndale, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ferndale include 21061.
- What is the population of Ferndale, MD?
- About 17,529 people live in Ferndale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ferndale?
- Nearby places include Glen Burnie (1.9 mi), Linthicum (2.4 mi), Brooklyn Park (2.5 mi), Baltimore Highlands (3.6 mi), Lansdowne (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023