Ferndale
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

Ferndale is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with 17,091 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Linthicum, 2.3 miles NW.
- 17,091residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.2 km²
- 4,320 / sq mipopulation density
- 21061ZIP code
About Ferndale
Ferndale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 17,091.
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Living in Ferndale
- Median household income
- $94,948
- Median home value
- $327,600
- Median rent
- $2,022/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Ferndale had 17,091 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,091 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,320 per sq mi (1,668 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ferndale at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 17,091 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.96 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1870° N, 76.6331° W |
| ZIP code | 21061 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2428075 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ferndale
- Linthicum2.3 mi NW
- Brooklyn Park2.3 mi N
- Glen Burnie2.5 mi SE
- Baltimore Highlands3.4 mi N
- Lansdowne3.8 mi NW
- Pasadena4.5 mi SE
- Severn4.9 mi SW
- Arbutus5.0 mi NW
- Elkridge5.8 mi W
- Riviera Beach5.9 mi E
- Gambrills6.6 mi S
- Ilchester7.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ferndale
What county is Ferndale in?
Ferndale is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the population of Ferndale, MD?
17,091 people lived in Ferndale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ferndale, MD?
The ZIP code of Ferndale is 21061.
What is the elevation of Ferndale?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ferndale?
Linthicum (2.3 mi), Brooklyn Park (2.3 mi), Glen Burnie (2.5 mi), Baltimore Highlands (3.4 mi), Lansdowne (3.8 mi).
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