What are the schools like in Zimmerman, MN?

Zimmerman is served primarily by Elk River Public School District. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.2:1.

What is the median household income in Zimmerman?

The median household income in Zimmerman, MN is $79,720 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.

What is the weather like in Zimmerman, MN?

Zimmerman has an average high temperature of 22.5°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.7 inches.

Zimmerman, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Zimmerman, MN affordable or expensive?

Zimmerman's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Zimmerman is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $261,600 and the median rent is $1,367 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Zimmerman, MN?

Zimmerman has a violent crime rate of 79.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 573.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Zimmerman, MN a Good Place to Live?

Zimmerman is a small town of 6,243 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $79,720 and a 0.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Zimmerman's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Zimmerman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Zimmerman city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.5

Zimmerman's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Zimmerman costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Zimmerman, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$261,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,367	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,720	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Zimmerman's violent crime rate is 79.2 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

79.2 /100k

Property Crime

573.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Zimmerman is served primarily by Elk River Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Zimmerman, MN	National Avg
School District	Elk River Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Zimmerman sees average highs of 22.5°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 31.0 inches of annual precipitation and 35.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Zimmerman, MN
Average High — January	22.5°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	31.0"
Annual Snowfall	35.7"

Demographics

Metric	Zimmerman, MN	National Avg
Population	6,243	—
Median Age	32.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.8%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	32.2%	22.2%
65 and over	8.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Elk River, MN 8 mi Princeton, MN 9 mi Nowthen, MN 10 mi Big Lake, MN 10 mi St. Francis, MN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Zimmerman

Zimmerman, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55398

Zimmerman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zimmerman, MN affordable or expensive?

Zimmerman's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Zimmerman roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $261,600 and median rent is $1,367/month.

What is the crime rate in Zimmerman, MN?

Zimmerman's violent crime rate is 79.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 573.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Zimmerman?

Public schools in Zimmerman are operated by Elk River Public School District. The district has 11 elementary, 6 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1. 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Zimmerman, MN a good place to live?

Zimmerman, MN has a population of 6,243, a median household income of $79,720, and an unemployment rate of 0.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Zimmerman?

Zimmerman averages 22.5°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.0 inches with about 35.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Zimmerman?

Zimmerman, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55398.

What is the population of Zimmerman?

The population of Zimmerman, Minnesota is 6,243 with a median age of 32.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Zimmerman?

Key numbers for living in Zimmerman: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $261,600, median household income $79,720, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Zimmerman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.