Ferndale Michigan Map

About Ferndale, Michigan

Ferndale is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of 19,190. The population density is 1907.6 people per km². Ferndale is located at 42.4606°N, 83.1346°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48220.

Ferndale, Michigan, unfolds with a quiet charm, a place where the paved streets meet the dappled light filtering through mature oak and maple trees that line its residential avenues. It lies 2.1 miles south-south-east of Royal Oak, MI (from Royal Oak, MI: bearing 166°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-south-west of Warren. The terrain here, gently rolling, offers a subtle topography that belies the flatness of the broader region, creating a pleasant visual cadence as one moves through its neighborhoods. A sense of comfortable domesticity pervades Ferndale; well-tended lawns, the occasional vibrant splash of a flower garden, and the comforting hum of daily life create an atmosphere that feels both familiar and welcoming. Evenings often bring a soft luminescence to the sky, a gentle transition from the bustling energy of the day to the hushed quiet of twilight, painting the sky in hues of lavender and rose. The history of Ferndale is intrinsically linked to the post-war boom and the burgeoning automobile industry that shaped much of southeastern Michigan. Its early growth was fueled by families seeking affordable housing and a connection to the growing opportunities in nearby Detroit, establishing a character that still echoes with a spirit of hard work and community building. While industry has evolved, the local economy in Ferndale now thrives on a vibrant mix of small businesses, independent retailers, and a burgeoning arts and culture scene, particularly along its energetic Woodward Avenue corridor. This stretch, a historic artery, pulses with a unique energy, drawing people from across the region to its eclectic shops, diverse culinary offerings, and a palpable sense of forward-looking optimism that feels distinctly Ferndale.

About This Ferndale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ferndale, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.460592, -83.134648. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ferndale and Oakland County.

Detailed location data for Ferndale includes the ZIP code (48220), telephone area code (313), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Ferndale Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ferndale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.