Zimmerman Minnesota Map

About Zimmerman, Minnesota

Zimmerman is a locality in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,546. The population density is 657.2 people per km². Zimmerman is located at 45.4433°N, 93.5900°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55398.

Zimmerman unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle push and pull of glacial history, where the terrain rises and falls with a subtle, rolling character. It lies 9.7 miles north of Elk River, MN (from Elk River, MN: bearing 353°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Princeton. The land here breathes a certain quietude, a spaciousness that allows the wide Minnesota sky to dominate the horizon, especially in the liminal hours of late afternoon when the light softens and stretches long shadows across the fields. Patches of deciduous forest, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets, punctuate the open agricultural expanses, hinting at the deeper woods that lie just beyond the cultivated edges. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and ripening crops that speaks to the land's enduring fertility. The story of Zimmerman is one of rural resilience and adaptation, its roots planted firmly in the rich soil that has sustained generations of farmers. Historically, agriculture has been the bedrock of its economy, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching as far as the eye can see, their orderly rows a testament to diligent cultivation. While the agricultural rhythm still dictates much of life here, the proximity to larger urban centers has also brought a steady influx of residents seeking a more tranquil pace, blurring the lines between purely rural and suburban. The Rum River, a vital artery for the region, flows nearby, its presence a constant reminder of the waterways that have historically shaped settlement and provided sustenance, offering quiet spots for reflection or the simple pleasure of watching its waters flow.

About This Zimmerman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Zimmerman, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.443299, -93.589962. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Zimmerman and Sherburne County.

Detailed location data for Zimmerman includes the ZIP code (55398), telephone area code (612, 952), county seat of Sherburne County (Elk River), and school district assignment (Elk River School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Zimmerman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.