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Ferndale, MI
City in Oakland County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48220.
Population
19,190
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,950
ZIP codes
1
Ferndale and its ZIP codes
Ferndale at a glance
- Ferndale is about 28 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 61st most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $94,640 a year, 30% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,700 (7% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,311 a month.
Local data for Ferndale, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ferndale, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,640
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$247,700
Median rent
$1,311/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
57.9%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,080), Irish Americans (2,788), Polish Americans (1,947).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oakland County. PPP loans are for Ferndale.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,231
720,266 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$93,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.6B
FY 2026, $8,330 per person
PPP loans
$109M
1,019 loans, 11,575 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ferndale, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.1%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home28.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ferndale, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,054
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,096
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
29.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ferndale, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
6.7%
U.S. 12.1% -5.4 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Ferndale
1 in or overlapping Ferndale. Population shown
Cities near Ferndale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant RidgeCity | 1 mi | 0.6 |
| Hazel ParkCity | 1.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Huntington WoodsCity | 2.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Oak ParkCity | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Royal OakCity | 3.4 mi | 11.8 |
| Madison HeightsCity | 3.6 mi | 7.1 |
| BerkleyCity | 3.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Highland ParkCity | 4.4 mi | 3 |
| Lathrup VillageCity | 5.4 mi | 1.5 |
| ClawsonCity | 5.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Center LineCity | 5.5 mi | 1.8 |
| WarrenCity | 5.8 mi | 34.4 |
| HamtramckCity | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| SouthfieldCity | 6.7 mi | 26.3 |
| Beverly HillsVillage | 7.2 mi | 4 |
| BirminghamCity | 7.3 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ferndale, MI in?
- Ferndale is in Oakland County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Ferndale, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ferndale include 48220.
- What is the population of Ferndale, MI?
- About 19,190 people live in Ferndale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ferndale?
- Nearby places include Pleasant Ridge (1 mi), Hazel Park (1.8 mi), Huntington Woods (2.4 mi), Oak Park (2.4 mi), Royal Oak (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023