Crystal
Census-designated place in Montcalm County, Michigan

Crystal is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montcalm County, Michigan, with 888 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 801 ft (244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carson City, 6.9 miles SE.
- 888residents (2020 Census)
- 801 ftelevation · 244 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 322 / sq mipopulation density
- 48818ZIP code
About Crystal
Crystal is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the main community in Crystal Township, Montcalm County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 888. The CDP includes the village proper of Crystal, at the east end of Crystal Lake, as well as all of the land surrounding the lake.
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Living in Crystal
- Median household income
- $41,806
- Median home value
- $197,300
- Median rent
- $597/mo
- Median age
- 55.7
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Crystal had 888 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 888 |
|---|---|
| Density | 322 per sq mi (124 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crystal at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Montcalm County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 888 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.76 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.28 sq mi (3.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2590° N, 84.9319° W |
| ZIP code | 48818 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2619060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crystal
- Carson City6.9 mi SE
- Stanton7.8 mi W
- Sheridan8.2 mi SW
- Elm Hall8.5 mi NE
- McBride8.6 mi NW
- Riverdale9.7 mi NE
- Palo10.6 mi S
- Edmore11.5 mi NW
- Hubbardston12.2 mi S
- Perrinton13.8 mi E
- Maple Rapids16.3 mi SE
- Alma16.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Crystal
What county is Crystal in?
Crystal is in Montcalm County, Michigan.
What is the population of Crystal, MI?
888 people lived in Crystal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crystal, MI?
The ZIP code of Crystal is 48818.
What is the elevation of Crystal?
801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Crystal?
Carson City (6.9 mi), Stanton (7.8 mi), Sheridan (8.2 mi), Elm Hall (8.5 mi), McBride (8.6 mi).
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