Zimmerman is a somewhat small city located in the state of Minnesota. With a population of 6,772 people and three associated neighborhoods, Zimmerman is the 135th largest community in Minnesota. Much of the housing stock in Zimmerman was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Zimmerman economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Zimmerman, where the median household income is $86,169.00. 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.Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Zimmerman is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 35.14% of the Zimmerman workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 27.7%. Overall, Zimmerman is a city of production and manufacturing workers, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Zimmerman who work in management occupations (14.91%), office and administrative support (11.91%), and maintenance occupations (7.34%). There are many members of the armed forces living in Zimmerman. You will notice when you visit or live here that some of the people you meet or see around town are employed by the armed services - even if they are not always in uniform. Also of interest is that Zimmerman has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 13.88% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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. Zimmerman is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the 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 34.90 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. The education level of Zimmerman citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 21.39% of adults in Zimmerman have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Zimmerman in 2022 was $33,145, 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 $132,580 for a family of four. However, Zimmerman contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Zimmerman is a somewhat 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.
