City

Ferndale, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Oakland County  ·  Michigan

👥21,502Population
💰$86,095Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$229,700Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓60.4%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.4%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 15.4%Asian: 2.6%Other: 3.9%Race
White72.4%
Hispanic4.5%
Black15.4%
Asian2.6%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
47%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads60.4% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma147 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,878 (17.1%)
Some College1,162 (6.9%)
Associates2,468 (14.7%)
Bachelors1,156 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree8,977 (53.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 17.1%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 53.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad17.1%
Some College6.9%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate53.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.5%Renter: 35.5%Tenure
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,095 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$229,700 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,191/mo
Total Housing Units12,003
Vacant Units761

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
68%
About Ferndale, MI

Ferndale is a city in Michigan, located in Oakland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,502 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Ferndale is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,095 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ferndale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $229,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,191 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ferndale is highly educated. 60.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.44%).

Ferndale, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Ferndale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48220 21,502 $86,095 $229,700 $1,191 5.9% 60.4% 64.5%