Chassell
Census-designated place in Houghton County, Michigan

Chassell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Houghton County, Michigan, with 876 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dodgeville, 4.4 miles NW.
- 876residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 3.6 sq miland area · 9.4 km²
- 242 / sq mipopulation density
- 49921ZIP code
About Chassell
Chassell ( CHA-səl) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Chassell had a population of 876 at the 2020 census and is located within Chassell Townshipwhich is on the shore of Portage Lake in the Upper Peninsula. As an unincorporated community, Chassell has no legal autonomy of its own, however it does have a post office with the ZIP code 49916.
Chassell is known for the Copper County Strawberry Festival, which is held the weekend after the 4th of July.
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Living in Chassell
- Median household income
- $54,148
- Median home value
- $167,600
- Median age
- 49.4
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Chassell had 876 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 876 |
|---|---|
| Density | 242 per sq mi (94 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chassell at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Houghton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 876 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.61 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.0361° N, 88.5307° W |
| ZIP code | 49921 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2614900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chassell
- Dodgeville4.4 mi NW
- Hurontown5.4 mi N
- Houghton5.5 mi N
- South Range5.8 mi NW
- Trimountain6.2 mi W
- Atlantic Mine6.5 mi NW
- Painesdale6.6 mi W
- Dollar Bay6.7 mi N
- Hancock7.6 mi NW
- Hubbell10.8 mi NE
- Lake Linden12.2 mi NE
- Laurium14.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Chassell
What county is Chassell in?
Chassell is in Houghton County, Michigan.
What is the population of Chassell, MI?
876 people lived in Chassell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chassell, MI?
The ZIP code of Chassell is 49921.
What is the elevation of Chassell?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chassell?
Dodgeville (4.4 mi), Hurontown (5.4 mi), Houghton (5.5 mi), South Range (5.8 mi), Trimountain (6.2 mi).
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