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Ferndale, PA
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,517
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,893
ZIP codes
0
Ferndale and its ZIP codes
Ferndale at a glance
- Ferndale is about 13 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,625 a year, 27% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,300 (67% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $845 a month.
Local data for Ferndale, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ferndale, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,625
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$83,300
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (497), Italian Americans (232), Irish Americans (221).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cambria County. PPP loans are for Ferndale.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,226
46,956 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,794
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $11,403 per person
How people get to work
Ferndale, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ferndale, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
357
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Ferndale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 0.4 mi | 0.1 |
| LorainBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.3 |
| ElimCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.8 |
| SouthmontBorough | 1.7 mi | 1.1 |
| DaleBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.2 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.4 |
| GeistownBorough | 2.3 mi | 1.1 |
| DaisytownBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| WestmontBorough | 2.4 mi | 2.3 |
| JohnstownCity | 2.6 mi | 5.9 |
| BrownstownBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.3 |
| DavidsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.3 |
| FranklinBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| East ConemaughBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ferndale, PA in?
- Ferndale is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Ferndale, PA?
- About 1,517 people live in Ferndale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ferndale?
- Nearby places include Riverside (0.4 mi), Lorain (1.3 mi), Elim (1.6 mi), Belmont (1.6 mi), Southmont (1.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023