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ZIP Code 48220
Ferndale, Michigan

ZIP code 48220 is in Ferndale, located in Oakland County, Michigan, within the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 21,564. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $58,570, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
21,564
Census ZCTA
County
Oakland
FIPS 26125
Median income (est.)
$58,570
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
4.426 mi²
+ 0 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityFerndale, MI
CountyOakland County (FIPS 26125)
StateMichigan (FIPS 26)
Metro Area (MSA)Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area (19820)
Census Region / DivisionMidwest Region · East North Central Division
Coordinates42.45806, -83.135185
Land / Water Area4.426 mi² land · 0 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 11,950 individual tax returns filed in 48220 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
22.2%
$25K–$50K
21.3%
$50K–$75K
19.2%
$75K–$100K
13.5%
$100K–$200K
19.2%
$200K+
4.8%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 21% of 48220's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($58,570) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 48220's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$58,570
▲ 8.0%
Filers earning $200K+
4.8%
▲ 1.0 pt
Total filers
11,950
▲ 0.3%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/48220/soi?year=… $48K 2020 $54K 2021 $59K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 48220 ZCTA.

2000
25,170
 
2010
22,319
▼ -11.3%
2020
21,564
▼ -3.4%

05Nearby ZIP Codes — Live Radius Search

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06USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypeBranch
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number252490
City AliasesDetroit, Ferndale, Royal Oak Twp

07Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 48220 in?

ZIP code 48220 is in Oakland County, Michigan (county FIPS code 26125).

What city is ZIP code 48220?

The primary USPS city for 48220 is Ferndale, MI.

What metro area (MSA) is 48220 in?

48220 is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro Area (MSA code 19820).

What is the population of ZIP code 48220?

The 2020 Census population of 48220 was 21,564 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 48220?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 48220 is about $58,570, with around 5% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.