Zumbrota, Minnesota
City · Population 4,013 · #180 in Minnesota
About Zumbrota
Zumbrota is a small town in southeastern Minnesota, home to 4,013 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Zumbrota holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.86 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,403 residents per square mile.
📰 Zumbrota News Today
- Landmark southern Minnesota water tower to be demolished this week MPR News · Aug 5
- Goodhue Motorcyclist Suffers Critical Injuries in Crash with Car at Hwy. 52 & Hwy. 57 Interchange - KROC-AM KROC-AM · Aug 13
- Zumbrota to return to original Minnesota flag on city property KTTC | Rochester, MN · Mar 19
- Layne "Bing" Edward Bucher Obituary May 24, 2026 mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com · May 24
- Zumbrota Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Zumbrota Unique
- The only place in America named Zumbrota — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Zumbrota
- Covered Bridge — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Zumbrota
- Covered Bridge Park reviews ★
- East Park reviews ★
- Everson Park reviews ★
- Goodhue County Fairgrounds reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Zumbrota
- ZUMBROTA-MAZEPPA MIDDLE SCHOOL
- ZUMBROTA-MAZEPPA SENIOR HIGH
- Zumbrota-Mazeppa Credit Recovery
- Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,013
Rank in state#180 of 855
Land area2.86 sq mi
Density1,403/sq mi
Coordinates44.2952, -92.6729