48220 ZIP Code
Ferndale, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48220 |
| City/Town: | Ferndale |
| County: | Oakland |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,664 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,695 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,492 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,014 |
| Median Home Value: | $214,500 |
| Land Area: | 4.4 sq miles
11.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4581, -83.1352 |
Population Information (48220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,664 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,000 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,664 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,131 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 543 | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 747 | 3.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 446 | 2.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,151 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,525 | 30.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,599 | 16.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,633 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,207 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,206 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,664 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 524 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 288 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $214,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,173 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,014 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,300 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 714 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,097 | 62.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,203 | 37.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,646 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 135 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 633 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,079 | 17.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,747 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,269 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,537 | 31.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,246 | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48220 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,695 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,463 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,764 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,492 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,196 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,367 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 829 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,974 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,376 | 86.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,143 | 8.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 848 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,197 | 74.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,431 | 15.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 475 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 425 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,096 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 910 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 850 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 454 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 45 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 323 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48220 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 549 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 487 | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 611 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 564 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,069 | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,923 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,898 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,076 | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,410 | 12.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 713 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48220 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,017 | 69.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 856 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 100 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 142 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 161 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,792 | 19.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48220 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 506 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,576 | 17.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 243 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,099 | 7.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 479 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 431 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,272 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,605 | 18.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,210 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,086 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 581 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 249 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,666 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,478 | 80.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,426 | 25.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 985 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48220 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,738 | 86.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,039 | 18.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,712 | 15.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 424 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 379 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 917 | 8.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48220 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,370 | 78.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 316 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 588 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 340 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 366 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 333 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 683 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48220 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 57 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 176 | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 324 | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 178 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 362 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 930 | 7.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,097 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,989 | 16.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,074 | 17.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,827 | 40.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48220 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 116 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,364 | 11.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,387 | 36.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,992 | 41.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,032 | 8.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 123 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48220 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,781 | 86.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 158 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,171 | 10.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 40 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 112 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48220 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 771 | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,739 | 41.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,594 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,196 | 10.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48220 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 155 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 271 | 3.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,118 | 15.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,513 | 21.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,511 | 35.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,408 | 19.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 121 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48220 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,538 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $565 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,173 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.75 | 2.38 |
Households (48220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,300 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,051 | 27.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,008 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,184 | 28.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,573 | 31.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,838 | 16.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,913 | 16.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.91 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48220 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,635 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,099 | 52.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,460 | 35.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 121 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 838 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,861 | 50.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48220 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,394 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 143 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 103 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,016 | 29.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 518 | 15.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,614 | 47.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,933 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 750 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,651 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,294 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 49 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,275 | 55.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 970 | 42.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48220 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,264 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,126 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,705 | 54.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,416 | 45.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 506 | 16.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 5 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,602 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 164 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,062 | 647.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,062 | 647.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,062 | 647.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 168 | 102.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 38 | 23.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 21 | 12.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 222 | 135.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 196 | 119.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48220 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,533 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,533 | 95.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,000 | 4.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 466 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 288 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 79 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 167 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48220 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,300 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,824 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Ferndale, MI48220