Ferndale ZIP Code List — Oakland County, MI

There is one unique ZIP code in Ferndale, Michigan and it is 48220. Area code: 248.

ZIP codes

4.42

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sq mi water

248

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Ferndale, MI ZIP code map

About Ferndale, MI

Ferndale, Michigan is a vibrant inner-ring suburb located in Oakland County, just north of Detroit, served entirely by the single ZIP code 48220. Known for its walkable downtown, thriving arts scene, and progressive community values, Ferndale has earned a reputation as one of metro Detroit's most dynamic small cities. With a telephone area code of 248 and a tight-knit urban feel, Ferndale punches well above its weight as a cultural and commercial destination in southeastern Michigan.

Location & geography

Ferndale is situated in the southeastern corner of Oakland County, directly bordering the city of Detroit to the south along 8 Mile Road, one of metro Detroit's most iconic thoroughfares. Neighboring communities include Royal Oak to the north, Pleasant Ridge to the northwest, Hazel Park to the east, and Oak Park to the west, all within just a mile or two of Ferndale's borders. The city covers a compact 8.85 square miles of land area with absolutely no water area, reflecting its fully developed, urban-suburban landscape with no significant lakes or rivers running through it.

Community & economy

Ferndale is celebrated for its inclusive, arts-forward community character, with a lively downtown corridor along Woodward Avenue and Nine Mile Road that is packed with independent restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, and music venues. The local economy is driven by small businesses, creative industries, healthcare services, and retail, with many residents also commuting to Detroit, Royal Oak, or Southfield for work. Daily life in Ferndale revolves around its walkable neighborhoods, community events like the Ferndale Pride festival, and a strong sense of civic identity that draws young professionals and longtime residents alike.

Transportation

Ferndale benefits from excellent regional connectivity, as Woodward Avenue (M-1) runs directly through the heart of the city, linking it to downtown Detroit to the south and the broader Oakland County suburbs to the north. Interstate 696 forms the city's northern boundary, providing quick east-west access to communities across metro Detroit, while I-75 is easily reachable just minutes to the east. The nearest major airport is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), approximately 20 miles to the southwest, and the SMART bus system provides public transit service connecting Ferndale to surrounding communities.

History

Ferndale was incorporated as a city in 1927, having developed rapidly during the early 20th century as Detroit's automotive industry boom drove suburban growth northward along Woodward Avenue. The city's proximity to the Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant and other auto-related manufacturing hubs made it a natural home for working-class families seeking affordable housing close to industrial employment. Over the decades, Ferndale reinvented itself through economic shifts, ultimately emerging in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a hub of arts, culture, and small business entrepreneurship.

Did you know?

Despite covering less than nine square miles, Ferndale hosts one of Michigan's largest and most attended LGBTQ+ Pride festivals, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year and cementing the city's national reputation for inclusivity and community celebration. Ferndale is also notable for being one of the few communities in metro Detroit where a walkable, urban lifestyle is genuinely achievable without needing a car for everyday errands.

ZIP codes for Ferndale, MI (1)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
48220	Ferndale	Oakland	View map

Demographics & statistics

21,664

Population

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

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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

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%
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	%
High blood pressure	27.9%
High cholesterol	28.7%
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	%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
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%
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

What is the ZIP code for Ferndale, MI?

Ferndale, MI has one ZIP code: 48220.

What is the main ZIP code for Ferndale, MI?

The primary ZIP code for Ferndale, MI is 48220. The city uses area code 248 for phone service.

What county is Ferndale, MI in?

Ferndale is located in Oakland County, Michigan.

How many ZIP codes are in Ferndale, MI?

Ferndale, MI has 1 ZIP code.

What ZIP code covers downtown Ferndale and the Main Street business district?

Downtown Ferndale and the Main Street business district are located in ZIP code 48220, which encompasses the heart of this Oakland County city.

What is the ZIP code for the Ferndale Public Schools administrative offices and the residential areas surrounding them?

The Ferndale Public Schools administrative offices and surrounding residential neighborhoods are located in ZIP code 48220, which serves the entire city of Ferndale.