City

Crystal Falls, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Iron County  ·  Michigan

👥4,243Population
💰$61,028Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂56.4Median Age
🏠$119,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.8%
Asian0.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,278 (40.5%)
Some College279 (8.8%)
Associates439 (13.9%)
Bachelors419 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree712 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College8.8%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.4%Renter: 9.6%Tenure
Owner90.4%
Renter9.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,028 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$119,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$916/mo
Total Housing Units3,236
Vacant Units1,323

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Crystal Falls, MI

Crystal Falls is a city in Michigan, located in Iron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,243 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.4 years.

Economically, Crystal Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,028 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Crystal Falls is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $916 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crystal Falls is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.15%).

Crystal Falls, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Crystal Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49920 4,243 $61,028 $119,800 $916 6.8% 35.9% 90.4%