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Crystal, MN
City in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55422, 55427, 55428, 55429.
Population
22,476
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,885
ZIP codes
4
Crystal and its ZIP codes
Crystal at a glance
- Crystal is about 54 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 49th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $92,513, 4% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $296,100 (10% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,467 a month.
Local data for Crystal, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crystal, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,513
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$296,100
Median rent
$1,467/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
37.1%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,042), Norwegian Americans (2,274), Mexican Americans (2,067).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hennepin County. PPP loans are for Crystal.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$92,294
919,062 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$100,352
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173B
FY 2026, $134,694 per person
PPP loans
$147M
925 loans, 13,176 jobs reported
How people get to work
Crystal, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.2%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home21.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crystal, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,221
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
882
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
30.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crystal, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Crystal
4 in or overlapping Crystal. Population shown
Cities near Crystal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New HopeCity | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| RobbinsdaleCity | 1.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Brooklyn CenterCity | 3 mi | 8 |
| Golden ValleyCity | 3.1 mi | 10.2 |
| Medicine LakeCity | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| PlymouthCity | 5 mi | 32.7 |
| Brooklyn ParkCity | 5.1 mi | 26.1 |
| HilltopCity | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| OsseoCity | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| FridleyCity | 6 mi | 10.2 |
| St. Louis ParkCity | 6 mi | 10.6 |
| Columbia HeightsCity | 6.1 mi | 3.4 |
| MinneapolisCity | 6.4 mi | 54 |
| Maple GroveCity | 7 mi | 32.6 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 7.1 mi | 2.2 |
| New BrightonCity | 7.8 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crystal, MN in?
- Crystal is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Crystal, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Crystal include 55422, 55427, 55428, 55429.
- What is the population of Crystal, MN?
- About 22,476 people live in Crystal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crystal?
- Nearby places include New Hope (1.2 mi), Robbinsdale (1.6 mi), Brooklyn Center (3 mi), Golden Valley (3.1 mi), Medicine Lake (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023