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Ferndale city, MI

ZIP 48220 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 48220

48220 has a population of 21,502 with a median age of 35.5 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
15.4%+24% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.2%-40% vs US avg
x
18–64
74.9%+21% vs US avg
x
65+
11.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.3%-62% vs US avg
x
High school
17.1%-35% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.9%-11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
52.8%+57% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.8%-26% vs US avg
x
Never married
49.3%+46% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.5%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.4%+69% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.5%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.0%-18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.2%+25% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.6%+704% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 48220

Poverty Rate
10.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.5%-41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.4%+69% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.2%+25% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.0%-18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.1%-37% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.6%+704% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,502
Median age35.5
Poverty rate10.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.7%
Hispanic4.5%
Black15.4%
Asian2.6%
Foreign-born23.4%