Crystal Falls
City in Iron County, Michigan

Crystal Falls is a city in Iron County, Michigan, with 1,598 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,476 ft (450 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alpha, 4.2 miles SW.
- 1,598residents (2020 Census)
- 1,476 ftelevation · 450 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 458 / sq mipopulation density
- 49920ZIP code
About Crystal Falls
Crystal Falls is a city in and the county seat of Iron County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,598. The city is located within Crystal Falls Township, but is a separate municipal entity. The area first developed as a major center for iron mining and the timber industry; it has become increasingly popular for tourism in recent years.
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Living in Crystal Falls
- Median household income
- $60,865
- Median home value
- $83,300
- Median rent
- $791/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Crystal Falls had 1,598 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,598 |
|---|---|
| Density | 458 per sq mi (177 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crystal Falls at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Iron County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,598 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.49 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.0902° N, 88.3214° W |
| ZIP code | 49920 |
| Official website | crystalfalls.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2619140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crystal Falls
- Alpha4.2 mi SW
- Amasa11.6 mi NW
- Florence, WI12.0 mi S
- Gaastra13.8 mi W
- Caspian14.7 mi W
- Iron River15.1 mi W
- Iron Mountain22.1 mi SE
- Kingsford22.3 mi SE
- Long Lake, WI23.8 mi SW
- Quinnesec25.2 mi SE
- Niagara, WI26.4 mi SE
- Republic27.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Falls
What county is Crystal Falls in?
Crystal Falls is in Iron County, Michigan.
What is the population of Crystal Falls, MI?
1,598 people lived in Crystal Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crystal Falls, MI?
The ZIP code of Crystal Falls is 49920.
What is the elevation of Crystal Falls?
1,476 feet (450 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Crystal Falls?
Alpha (4.2 mi), Amasa (11.6 mi), Florence (12.0 mi), Gaastra (13.8 mi), Caspian (14.7 mi).
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