| Official Zip Code Name | Ferndale |
| Zip Code State | Michigan |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Oakland |
| Area Code | 248 / 947 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | DETROIT |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | ROYAL OAK TWP |
| Current Population: | 22319 |
| Racial Majority: | White 73.11% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 66% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.1% |
| Median Household Income | $54472 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $61150 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 23.8 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 637 - 653 ft. |
| Area | 4 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 42.45809900, -83.13509100 |
The current unemployment level in 48220 is 4.1% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.7% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 4.6% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 48220 decreased to 22319 from 25170 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 48220 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 48220 public schools is Black. 64.2% of students in 48220 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16675 | 73.11% | 16507 | +1% |
| Black Or African American | 4056 | 17.78% | 4155 | -2% |
| Hispanic | 790 | 3.46% | 585 | +35% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 37 | 0.16% | 92 | -60% |
| Asian | 253 | 1.11% | 262 | -3% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 13 | -100% |
| Other Race | 29 | 0.42% | 29 | +231% |
| Two Or More Races | 676 | 3.95% | 676 | +33% |
| White | 23.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 66% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 6.7% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22319 | 25170 |
| Male Population | 49.00% | |
| Female Population | 51.00% | |
| Total Households | 10583 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 64.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 40.0% |
| Median Household Income | $54472 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 45.00% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 38.40% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 16.60% |
| 48220 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Michigan District 9 | Andy Levin | Democrat |
| Michigan District 14 | Brenda Lawrence | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Michigan Congressional Districts | ||
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Zip Code 48220 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 18 | 20 | 28 | 38 | 49 | 59 | 64 | 62 | 54 | 43 | 34 | 24 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 32 | 35 | 45 | 58 | 71 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 37 | 59 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.91 | 1.8 | 2.48 | 3.12 | 2.88 | 3.31 | 3.23 | 3.25 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 2.69 | 2.48 | 32.85 |
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