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Crystal, MI
Census-designated place in Montcalm County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48818.
Population
1,114
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
403
ZIP codes
1
Crystal and its ZIP codes
Crystal at a glance
- Crystal is about 2.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,806, 43% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,300 (15% below Michigan) and median rent is $597 a month.
Local data for Crystal, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crystal, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,806
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$197,300
Median rent
$597/mo
Homeownership
90.0%
Bachelor's or higher
29.8%
Median age
55.7
Average commute
38.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (242), German Americans (145), Dutch Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montcalm County. PPP loans are for Crystal.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,167
16,387 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,449
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$433M
FY 2026, $6,504 per person
How people get to work
Crystal, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 38.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crystal, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
227
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 13°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crystal, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Crystal
1 in or overlapping Crystal. Population shown
Cities near Crystal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Carson CityCity | 7 mi | 1.1 |
| StantonCity | 7.8 mi | 2.1 |
| SheridanVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| McBrideVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Elm HallCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| RiverdaleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| PaloCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| EdmoreVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| HubbardstonVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| PerrintonVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| AlmaCity | 16 mi | 6 |
| Maple RapidsVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| IthacaCity | 17 mi | 5.7 |
| GreenvilleCity | 17 mi | 6.3 |
| WinnCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| PewamoVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crystal, MI in?
- Crystal is in Montcalm County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Crystal, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Crystal include 48818.
- What is the population of Crystal, MI?
- About 1,114 people live in Crystal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crystal?
- Nearby places include Carson City (7 mi), Stanton (7.8 mi), Sheridan (8.1 mi), McBride (8.4 mi), Elm Hall (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023