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95536

Ferndale, CA

Total Population
3,258
Median Household Income
$66,815
Median Home Value
$527,900
Median Rent
$1,178

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$66,815
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$527,900
101.5% above state median
Rent
$1,178
100% above state median
Median Age
48.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Ferndale, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.1% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 48.9 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 10.2% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$66,815
-11.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.63 people

Total Households
1,241
Family Households
51.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
22.6%
#2 Industry
Education
16.3%
#3 Industry
Finance
12.8%
Total Employed Residents:806

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
8.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.6%
26 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,018
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.8%
1,281 employed
Labor Force
1,426
145 unemployed
Median Age
48.9 years
Per Capita Income
$39,972
Poverty Rate
11.2%

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