Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 41 min5:25 am – 9:06 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 43 min7:51 am – 4:33 pm
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People17,688 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 36.46,202 householdsMedian household income $103,419Median home value $355,100Median rent $1,250 a month90% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,164 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.5% unemployment rate74% of adults are in the labour force, 9,606 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, manufacturing 18%, construction 12%Average commute 36 minutes72% drive alone, 11% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 1% walk or cycle, 14% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages23% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 97%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 59°FColdest month January: highs 22°F, lows 4°F31 in of rain a year, on about 59 dayswettest month June49 in of snow a year, on about 22 days7 days above 90°F, 170 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Santiago 3 E station, 10 mi away
Nearby landmarksLake Fremontlake · under a mileRice Lakelake · 4.4 miThe Forks Fishing Access Trailtrailhead · 2.4 miFishing Access Trailtrailhead · 3.6 miPool 28reservoir · 4.5 miPool 20reservoir · 4.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsSherburne National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 2.9 mi · 30,670 acresFreemont State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.5 mi · 166 acresGrams Regional Parkpark · 1.0 mi · 108 acresCity Parkpark · 1.3 miVietnam Veterans State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.5 mi · 66 acresUncas Dunes State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 5.6 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowSherburne County, MN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality74% of days had good air in 2025269 of 363 days measured85 moderate, 5 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 4 unhealthy daysMedian index 38, worst day 177main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Anoka County, MN, 21 mi away
Internet at home95% of households have a broadband subscription82% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone3% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterZimmermanserves 6,772 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation973 ft297 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalM Health Fairview Northland Medical Center6.9 miPost officeZimmerman Post Officeunder a mileTown hallZimmerman City Hall1.2 miPolicePrinceton Police Department7.5 miFire stationZimmerman Fire Department1.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
