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Kimball, MN
City in Stearns County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55353.
Population
709
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
469
ZIP codes
1
Kimball and its ZIP codes
Kimball at a glance
- Kimball is about 6.5 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,146, 26% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,200 (29% below Minnesota) and median rent is $779 a month.
Local data for Kimball, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kimball, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,146
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$232,200
Median rent
$779/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (353), Norwegian Americans (75), Swedish Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stearns County. PPP loans are for Kimball.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,352
87,420 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,935
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,978 per person
PPP loans
$12.9M
228 loans, 1,580 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kimball, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kimball, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
897
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
153
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 3°F
30.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kimball, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Kimball
1 in or overlapping Kimball. Population shown
Cities near Kimball
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South HavenCity | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| FairhavenCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.9 |
| WatkinsCity | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| KingstonCity | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| AnnandaleCity | 9.9 mi | 3.2 |
| St. AugustaCity | 11 mi | 29.7 |
| RockvilleCity | 11 mi | 28.7 |
| Cold SpringCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| Eden ValleyCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| ClearwaterCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| RichmondCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Waite ParkCity | 15 mi | 12.6 |
| St. CloudCity | 15 mi | 40.2 |
| Silver CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Maple LakeCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| DasselCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kimball, MN in?
- Kimball is in Stearns County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Kimball, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kimball include 55353.
- What is the population of Kimball, MN?
- About 709 people live in Kimball, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kimball?
- Nearby places include South Haven (4.4 mi), Fairhaven (4.7 mi), Watkins (5.6 mi), Kingston (8.3 mi), Annandale (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023