ZIP Code 48220
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Ferndale · Oakland County · Michigan
- Population
- 22,319
- Median income
- $89,881
- Median home value
- $243,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.4%
- Land area
- 11.5 sq mi
1,947/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.9
Detroit
ZIP code 48220 in Ferndale, Michigan has a population of 22,319. The median household income is $89,881, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $243,900, 12% below the US average. 54.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 48220 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.5 square miles in Ferndale, Oakland County, Michigan. The area is home to 22,319 residents, producing a population density of 1,947 people per square mile, and falls within the Detroit time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 48220 against Michigan and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 48220 sits at $89,881 (23% above the Michigan average), while per-capita income is $57,886. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $243,900 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,272 per month, and 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 48220 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oakland County, so you can benchmark 48220 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 48220
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 48220.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
93 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
84 establishments
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 48220, Ferndale, MI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,319
Population
11.5
Area (sq mi)
1,947
People / sq mi
Detroit
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 48220?
36.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
4.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$89,881
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$57,886
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
12,044
Total Housing Units
11,403
Occupied Units
641
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,900
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$1,272
Median Rent
1947
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 48220 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 166 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 183 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 200 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 213 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 221 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 732 business establishments in ZIP 48220, employing approximately 9,144 people with a combined annual payroll of $513,041,000.
732
Businesses
9,144
Employees
$513.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 13.8% |
| Retail trade | 98 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 93 | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 84 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 53 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 48 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.6% |
| Information | 26 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 48220 vs 48069 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48069 | Pleasant Ridge, MI | 2,526 | 1.0 mi |
| 48067 | Royal Oak, MI | 24,458 | 2.2 mi |
| 48030 | Hazel Park, MI | 16,422 | 1.9 mi |
| 48221 | Detroit, MI | 38,727 | 2.3 mi |
| 48237 | Oak Park, MI | 29,319 | 2.5 mi |
| 48070 | Huntington Woods, MI | 6,238 | 2.4 mi |
| 48238 | Detroit, MI | 31,743 | 4.3 mi |
| 48203 | Highland Park, MI | 28,409 | 3.0 mi |
| 48071 | Madison Heights, MI | 29,694 | 3.8 mi |
| 48091 | Warren, MI | 31,106 | 4.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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