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Zimmerman, MN


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Zimmerman, Minnesota

Zimmerman, Minnesota, in Sherburne county, is 26 miles N of Maple Grove, Minnesota (center to center) and 35 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Zimmerman has a population of 2,851.

The People and Families of Zimmerman

In Zimmerman, about 60% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Zimmerman is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Zimmerman had a median family income of $51,275.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Zimmerman ($4,581). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Zimmerman Housing

About 88% of housing units in Zimmerman are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Zimmerman, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Zimmerman, MN

Comparing Zimmerman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women86
Racial Diversity44
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone22
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