At a Glance
Median Income
$86,169
$33,145 per capita
Home Value
$284,600
Zillow: $336,797
Median Rent
$1,277/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.6% smoking rate
How Zimmerman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zimmerman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zimmerman a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zimmerman residents earn a median household income of $86,169 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,145. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,490 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zimmerman is $284,600 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,797. Median rent is $1,277/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
21.4% of adults in Zimmerman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zimmerman has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,410
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density1,700/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,169
Per Capita$33,145
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$4,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
A+
Home Value$284,600
Rent$1,277
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$336,797
Housing Units2,130
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,934/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation983 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute35 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Zimmerman was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.