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Zimmerman

Minnesota · 6,189 residents · 3.766 sq mi
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Zimmerman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,891. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,338 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $192,100. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,189
+117%since 2000
from 2,851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.7
+16%since 2000
from 27.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8302K4K6K7K1990201020202024Zimmerman
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.4%(517)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(534)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149%(558)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.1%(502)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(337)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416%(992)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4416.8%(1,041)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(716)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 648.9%(548)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745%(312)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.7%(105)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.4%(27)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,891
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,332 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,029
+73%since 2000
from $18,528 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,246
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
19.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−23%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,757)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(37)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(5,533)
Black0.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino3%(183)
Asian1.1%(65)
Other8.8%(542)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.6%(325)
Cuban0.5%(28)
Nicaraguan0.3%(16)
Asian origin
Filipino0.9%(52)
Cambodian0.6%(37)
Korean0.3%(19)
Ancestry
German32.3%(1,883)
Norwegian21.6%(1,262)
Swedish11.9%(695)
Irish9.8%(570)
Polish4.1%(240)
Swiss3.2%(189)
English3.2%(184)
Danish2.2%(126)
Scottish2.1%(124)
Finnish1.4%(79)
French1.3%(78)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.1%(65)
American0.8%(46)
Czech0.7%(43)
Italian0.6%(36)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 79.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.1%(882)
Married47.1%(1,091)
Widowed1.8%(42)
Divorced13%(302)
Women 15+
Never married34.9%(853)
Married43.3%(1,058)
Widowed6.8%(166)
Divorced15%(367)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zimmerman, Minnesota?

Zimmerman, Minnesota has about 6,189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zimmerman, Minnesota?

The typical household in Zimmerman, Minnesota earns about $74,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zimmerman, Minnesota expensive?

In Zimmerman, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $192,100, and the typical rent is about $1,246 a month.

How educated are people in Zimmerman, Minnesota?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Zimmerman, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zimmerman, Minnesota?

About 6.1% of people in Zimmerman, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zimmerman, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Zimmerman, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,839 residents, a change of about 358 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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