Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Zimmerman, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,546

Median Agei

32.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85%5,566

Two or More

8%521

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%252

Asian

3.2%207

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%197

High School Diploma

19.5%807

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%365

Some College (1+ yr)

20.9%863

Associate's Degree

18.6%768

Bachelor's Degree

16.1%666

Master's Degree

2.9%121

Professional Degree

1.8%76

Doctorate

0.4%16

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

21.2%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$323,600

Median Renti

$1,398

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.1%1,807

Renter-Occupied

17.9%395

Total Units

2,339

Homeownership

82.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%47

$50K–$100K

0.7%12

$100K–$150K

1.4%25

$150K–$200K

4.6%84

$200K–$300K

29.7%536

$300K–$500K

57.1%1,031

$500K–$1M

4%72

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

113

Year Built

2020 or later

5%117

2010–2019

9.6%225

2000–2009

48.1%1,125

1990–1999

8.3%193

1980–1989

10.9%256

1970–1979

8.3%195

1960–1969

4.5%105

1950–1959

3.2%76

1940–1949

1.1%26

1939 or earlier

0.9%21

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.1%1,764

Electricity

18.1%399

Other

0.8%18

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%11

No Fuel

0.5%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,645

Mean Household Incomei

$93,809

Per Capita Incomei

$32,910

Poverty Ratei

11.8%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

3,810

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%38

$10K–$15K

0.3%6

$15K–$20K

2.9%63

$20K–$25K

6.8%149

$25K–$30K

1.8%39

$35K–$40K

6.7%147

$40K–$45K

1%23

$45K–$50K

5.9%129

$50K–$60K

7.4%164

$60K–$75K

10.7%235

$75K–$100K

12.8%282

$100K–$125K

15.7%345

$125K–$150K

10%221

$150K–$200K

9.9%218

$200K+

6.5%143

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$480/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 819 homes99% occupied$478/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC21 homes98% occupied$482/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $85,645/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

83%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

17%

Who Receives This Housing

85.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

7.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

94.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2243.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,734

Avg. Commutei

34.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,598

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

382(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured