Crystal
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

Crystal is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, with 23,330 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 892 ft (272 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Hope, 1.3 miles W.
- 23,330residents (2020 Census)
- 892 ftelevation · 272 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.0 km²
- 4,032 / sq mipopulation density
- 55429main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Crystal
Crystal is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, about 5 miles (8.0 km) from downtown Minneapolis. The population was 23,330 at the 2020 census. Minnesota State Highway 100 and County Road 81 are two of Crystal's main routes.
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Living in Crystal
- Median household income
- $92,513
- Median home value
- $296,100
- Median rent
- $1,467/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Crystal had 23,330 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,330 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,032 per sq mi (1,557 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crystal at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Hennepin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 23,330 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.79 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0373° N, 93.3595° W |
| ZIP codes | 55429, 55422, 55428 |
| Official website | ci.crystal.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2714158 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crystal
- New Hope1.3 mi W
- Robbinsdale1.7 mi SE
- Brooklyn Center2.9 mi NE
- Golden Valley3.3 mi S
- Medicine Lake4.1 mi SW
- Brooklyn Park5.1 mi N
- Plymouth5.2 mi W
- Hilltop5.5 mi E
- Columbia Heights5.6 mi E
- Fridley5.8 mi NE
- Osseo5.9 mi N
- St. Louis Park6.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Crystal
What county is Crystal in?
Crystal is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Crystal, MN?
23,330 people lived in Crystal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crystal, MN?
The main ZIP code is 55429. Other ZIP codes: 55422, 55428.
What is the elevation of Crystal?
892 feet (272 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Crystal?
New Hope (1.3 mi), Robbinsdale (1.7 mi), Brooklyn Center (2.9 mi), Golden Valley (3.3 mi), Medicine Lake (4.1 mi).
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