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ZIP Code 48220
Ferndale, MI, Oakland County
Population
21,527
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,867
City
Ferndale
ZIP 48220 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 48220 at a glance
- ZIP 48220 (Ferndale) is about 27 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $89,881, 23% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,900 (5% above Michigan) and median rent is $1,272 a month.
Local data for ZIP 48220
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 48220, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,881
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$243,900
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,272/mo
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
54.4%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
23.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
732
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
9,144
$513M annual payroll
PPP loans
$109M
1,019 loans
Campaign donations
$115K
64% D, 5% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 48220, 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 ZIP 48220, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 48220?
- ZIP code 48220 is in Ferndale, MI (Oakland County).
- What county is ZIP code 48220 in?
- ZIP code 48220 is mostly in Oakland County, Michigan.
- How many people live in ZIP code 48220?
- About 21,527 people live in the 48220 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.