Zimmerman is a somewhat small city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 6,511 people and three associated neighborhoods, Zimmerman is the 135th largest community in Minnesota. Zimmerman has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Zimmerman, where the median household income is $79,720.00.

Zimmerman real estate is some of the most expensive in Minnesota, although Zimmerman house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Zimmerman, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community.

A relatively large number of people in Zimmerman telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 12.00% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Zimmerman is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Zimmerman a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Zimmerman has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Zimmerman’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In Zimmerman, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 35.17 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

As is often the case in a small city, Zimmerman doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The percentage of adults in Zimmerman with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 16.14% of adults in Zimmerman have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Zimmerman in 2018 was $30,917, which is lower middle income relative to Minnesota, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $123,668 for a family of four. However, Zimmerman contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Zimmerman is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Zimmerman home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Zimmerman residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Zimmerman include German, Norwegian, Irish, Swedish, and English.

The most common language spoken in Zimmerman is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.