48220 ZIP Code — Ferndale, MI
Oakland County, Michigan
ZIP code 48220 is located in Ferndale, Michigan, within Oakland County. It covers approximately 4.42 square miles and serves a population of 21,664 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 248.
About ZIP code 48220
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $214,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $80,695.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
21,664
population
4.42
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
48220 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 48220
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 48220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ferndale | Acceptable |
| Ferndale | Acceptable |
| Ferndale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
48237 Oak Park (1.9 mi)
48067 Royal Oak (2 mi)
48030 Hazel Park (2.1 mi)
48221 Detroit (2.3 mi)
48203 Highland Park (3.5 mi)
48235 Detroit (3.6 mi)
48073 Royal Oak (4.4 mi)
48091 Warren (4.4 mi)
48238 Detroit (4.6 mi)
48075 Southfield (4.6 mi)
48017 Clawson (5.3 mi)
48076 Southfield (5.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,664 |
| Population density | 4,901 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.4609 |
| Longitude | -83.1407 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 248 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.7% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
21,664
Population
4,901
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$80,695
Median household income
$51,140
Per capita income
$214,500
Median home value
$1,173
Median monthly rent
62.8%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
7,811
Housing units
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
574
Under 5
557
276
5–9
267
379
10–14
368
227
15–19
219
585
20–24
566
3,314
25–34
3,211
1,828
35–44
1,771
1,337
45–54
1,296
613
55–59
594
612
60–64
594
845
65–74
819
266
75–84
258
146
85+
142
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,731 | 12.6% |
| 18 and over | 18,933 | 87.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,476 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.8%
Black or African American
15.2%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Asian
2.1%
Other race
1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,197 | 71.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,431 | 15.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,096 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 910 | 4% |
| Asian | 475 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 425 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.7% | 30.7% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 28.7% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.0% | 28.4% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 12.3% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $80,695 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
21.3%
$200k–$300k
35.4%
$300k–$500k
19.8%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,173 |
| Owner occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter occupied | 37.2% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
| Single-family detached | 78.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.01 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 10.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.6% |
| Electricity | 10.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,051 | 27.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,492 | 13.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,184 | 28.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,573 | 31.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,838 | 16.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,913 | 16.9% |
| Average household size | 1.91 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 52.9% | 50.6% |
| Married | 35.9% | 30.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
17.4%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
31.4%
Graduate / professional
18.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 143 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 103 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,016 | 29.9% |
| High school | 518 | 15.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,614 | 47.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Professional & management
18.1%
Manufacturing
17.9%
Finance & real estate
8.9%
Retail trade
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Other services
4.0%
Construction
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Information
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Public administration
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 58.4% |
| Service | 12.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.1% |
| Government | 8.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.2% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 19.8% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
14.7%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
20.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.0% |
| Retirement income | 15.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 17.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.3% |
| Visited dentist | 72.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 750 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 39.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.7% |
| Public insurance | 25.1% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,533 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 111 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 49 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 22 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,602 | 95.1% |
| Born in same state | 20,438 | 94.3% |
| Born in different state | 16,906 | 78.0% |
| Foreign born | 164 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,062 | 4.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 772 | 72.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,080 | 14.2% |
| French | 2,232 | 10.3% |
| German | 412 | 1.9% |
| Arab | 396 | 1.8% |
| English | 341 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 220 | 1% |
| Dutch | 136 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 115 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 61 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.2% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48220
What city is ZIP code 48220 in?
ZIP code 48220 is primarily assigned to Ferndale, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48220 in?
ZIP code 48220 falls within Oakland County, Michigan.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 48220?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 48220?
ZIP code 48220 has an estimated population of 21,664 residents, with a density of 4,898 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 48220?
The median home value in ZIP code 48220 is $214,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 48220?
The median household income in ZIP code 48220 is $80,695, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 48220 in?
ZIP code 48220 observes the EST timezone.