Ferndale
City in Oakland County, Michigan
Ferndale is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with 19,190 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pleasant Ridge, 1.1 miles NW.
- 19,190residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 4,949 / sq mipopulation density
- 48220main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Ferndale
Ferndale is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. An inner-ring suburb of Detroit on the Woodward Corridor, Ferndale borders Detroit to the north, roughly 10 miles (16.1 km) northwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 19,190.
Ferndale is noted for its LGBTQ+ community, and its progressive politics.
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Living in Ferndale
- Median household income
- $94,640
- Median home value
- $247,700
- Median rent
- $1,311/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Ferndale had 19,190 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,190 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,949 per sq mi (1,911 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ferndale at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Oakland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,190 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.88 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4592° N, 83.1314° W |
| ZIP codes | 48220, 48030, 48069 |
| Official website | ferndalemi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2627880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ferndale
- Pleasant Ridge1.1 mi NW
- Hazel Park1.7 mi E
- Huntington Woods2.4 mi NW
- Oak Park2.6 mi W
- Royal Oak3.5 mi N
- Madison Heights3.6 mi NE
- Berkley3.9 mi NW
- Highland Park4.1 mi SE
- Lathrup Village5.4 mi NW
- Clawson5.4 mi N
- Detroit5.5 mi S
- Center Line5.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ferndale
What county is Ferndale in?
Ferndale is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of Ferndale, MI?
19,190 people lived in Ferndale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ferndale, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48220. Other ZIP codes: 48030, 48069.
What is the elevation of Ferndale?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ferndale?
Pleasant Ridge (1.1 mi), Hazel Park (1.7 mi), Huntington Woods (2.4 mi), Oak Park (2.6 mi), Royal Oak (3.5 mi).
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