Crystal, Minnesota

Crystal, Minnesota
Location of the city of Crystal
within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°2′14″N 93°21′34″W / 45.03722°N 93.35944°W / 45.03722; -93.35944
Country United States
State Minnesota
CountyHennepin
Founded1866
IncorporatedJanuary 11, 1887
Government
 • MayorJulie Deshler
Area
 • Total
5.87 sq mi (15.21 km2)
 • Land5.79 sq mi (14.99 km2)
 • Water0.085 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation
892 ft (272 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
23,330
 • Estimate 
(2022)
22,265
 • Density4,031.7/sq mi (1,556.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
55422, 55427, 55428, 55429
Area code763
FIPS code27-14158
GNIS feature ID0642518
Websitecrystalmn.gov

Crystal is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States that is 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 the main routes in the city.