49920 ZIP Code — Crystal Falls, MI

Iron County, Michigan

ZIP code 49920 is located in Crystal Falls, Michigan, within Iron County. It covers approximately 401.79 square miles and serves a population of 4,207 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 906.

About ZIP code 49920

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,652. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 49920 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,207

population

401.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

49920 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 49920

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crystal Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

49927 Gaastra (14.1 mi) 49815 Channing (17 mi) 49881 Sagola (18.1 mi) 49935 Iron River (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,207
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	26
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	401.79 sq mi
Water area	24.68 sq mi
Latitude	46.1706
Longitude	-88.3461
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	906

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	54.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	34.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	9.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.3%	5.7%

Demographics & statistics

4,207

Population

People per sq mi

56.9

Median age

$56,652

Median household income

$36,563

Per capita income

$112,800

Median home value

$733

Median monthly rent

91.4%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

3,042

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

159

10–14

142

105

15–19

20–24

178

25–34

159

205

35–44

184

203

45–54

182

183

55–59

163

226

60–64

203

410

65–74

367

195

75–84

175

169

85+

151

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	710	16.9%
18 and over	3,497	83.1%
65 and over	1,467	34.9%
Median age	56.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,981	92.5%
Two or more races	125	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	98	2.3%
Black or African American	30	0.7%
Other race	30	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.7%
Asian	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	54.0%	42.6%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	34.8%	31.1%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	9.9%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.3%	5.7%

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$56,652

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.7%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,800
Median rent / month	$733
Owner occupied	91.4%
Renter occupied	8.6%
Vacant	42.5%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	22.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.6%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	36.3%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	11.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	842	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	94	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	476	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	429	23.3%
Households with children under 18	299	16.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	944	51.3%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	18.4%
Married	50.1%	52.1%
Separated	3.7%	0.8%
Widowed	5.0%	17.9%
Divorced	15.9%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	4.6%
Kindergarten	13	1.8%
Elementary school	429	58.4%
High school	208	28.3%
College / grad school	51	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Construction 7.6%

Professional & management 7.4%

Public administration 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Other services 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 35.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.5%
Retirement income	43.0%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	42.3%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	39.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	10.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	476	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	22.0%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,082	97.0%
Spanish	15	0.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,173	99.2%
Born in same state	4,146	98.6%
Born in different state	2,610	62.0%
Foreign born	27	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	34	0.8%
Not a US citizen	24	70.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	579	13.8%
French	339	8.1%
Italian	291	6.9%
Polish	91	2.2%
Dutch	87	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	37	0.9%
English	32	0.8%
Irish	16	0.4%
Norwegian	10	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	87.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49920

What city is ZIP code 49920 in?

ZIP code 49920 is primarily assigned to Crystal Falls, Michigan.

What county is ZIP code 49920 in?

ZIP code 49920 falls within Iron County, Michigan.

Does ZIP code 49920 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 49920 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 49920 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 49920 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 49920 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 49920 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 49920 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 49920 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 49920 in?

ZIP code 49920 observes the CST timezone.