The Town FilesZimmerman, Minnesota
City in Sherburne County · population 6,189 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $323,600
- Household income
- $85,645
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 32.2
Zimmerman is a city of 6,189 people in Sherburne County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $323,600, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for families than 91% of Minnesota towns, more vibrant than 80% of Minnesota towns, better transit than 72% of Minnesota towns.
How Zimmerman ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Zimmerman is worth $323,600, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $85,645, which is more affordable than 30% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,398 a month. 82.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Zimmerman | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $323,600 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,398 | $991 |
| Median household income | $85,645 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 82.1% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Zimmerman
| People | Zimmerman | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.5% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 34.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.3% | 90.2% |
Weather in Zimmerman
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.5°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.4 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Zimmerman since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on March 6, 2017 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 6, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 75 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on August 27, 1990.
Severe weather in Sherburne County since 1996
Sherburne County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| August 25, 1997 | Severe Storm | DR-1187: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, High Winds, Flooding |
| April 8, 1997 | Flood | DR-1175: Severe Flooding, High Winds,Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Sherburne County
Sherburne County had 28,090 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,774 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Zimmerman itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Zimmerman
4 public schools with 2,289 students, about 21.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIMMERMAN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 718 | 23.9 |
| WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY | 3-5 | 537 | 19.9 |
| ZIMMERMAN ELEMENTARY | K-2 | 528 | 17.6 |
| ZIMMERMAN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 506 | 23.0 |
Towns near Zimmerman
- Livonia, MN1.7 mi · 6,174 people · home $411,200
- Orrock, MN5.1 mi · 3,544 people · home $407,300
- Blue Hill, MN7.0 mi · 2,507 people · home $373,300
- Elk River, MN7.6 mi · 25,835 people · home $370,100
- Princeton, MN8.8 mi · 4,819 people · home $218,700
- Big Lake, MN8.9 mi · 7,924 people · home $404,900
- Nowthen, MN9.8 mi · 4,536 people · home $460,000
- Big Lake, MN9.8 mi · 11,686 people · home $330,200
Zimmerman questions
Is Zimmerman, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Zimmerman scores better for retirees than 4% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 29%. 6.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.2).
How much does a house cost in Zimmerman?
The median owner-occupied home in Zimmerman is valued at $323,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,645, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,398 a month.
What is the weather like in Zimmerman?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 3.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 47.4 inches of snow.
Does Zimmerman get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Zimmerman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on March 6, 2017. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)