Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
11%
Zimmerman
Zimmerman, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,365
Population
7,448
Renter Mix
16% Rent
An outdoorsy community commutable to Minneapolis
Outdoors
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Nature
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Good Schools
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Accessible
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Suburban
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Zimmerman is an outdoorsy community in west-central Minnesota just 40 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 35 miles east of Saint Cloud. This commuter-friendly small town is home to the Fremont Wildlife Management Area and Lake Fremont. Aside from lakefront recreation, residents can be found hiking, horseback riding, and camping at nearby Sand Dunes State Park. Locals enjoy taking their pets to walk the beautiful trails and watch the various types of birds at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.
Families flock to Zimmerman for its safe atmosphere and great public schools like Westwood Elementary. There are several local and chain dining options in town, along with a few bars and specialty shops. This small suburb is known for its array of community parks and active, close-knit community. After you find your apartment in Zimmerman, catch a live performance at the Zimmerman Bar and Grill.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,866
Average: $108,892
Education
1,089
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,477
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Zimmerman has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Zimmerman, MN is $1,015 for a studio, $1,365 for one bedroom, $1,631 for two bedrooms, and $1,773 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Zimmerman has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,365/month
754 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Zimmerman, MN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
543 Students
Public
Grades K-5
522 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
531 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
707 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.