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Rochester, IN
City in Fulton County, Indiana.
Population
6,215
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,359
ZIP codes
0
Rochester and its ZIP codes
Rochester at a glance
- Rochester is about 7.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 114th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $57,008 a year, 21% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,400 (37% below Indiana) and median rent is $867 a month.
Local data for Rochester, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rochester, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,008
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$137,400
Median rent
$867/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,144), Irish Americans (613), Mexican Americans (499).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Rochester.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,864
6,275 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $7,068 per person
How people get to work
Rochester, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle3.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rochester, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
303
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rochester, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Rochester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Nyona LakeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| TalmaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MacyTown | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| FultonTown | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| AkronTown | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Leiters FordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| TippecanoeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| MentoneTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| KewannaTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Beaver DamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ArgosTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Twelve MileCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BurketTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake BruceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| DenverTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| PalestineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rochester, IN in?
- Rochester is in Fulton County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Rochester, IN?
- About 6,215 people live in Rochester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rochester?
- Nearby places include Nyona Lake (6.6 mi), Talma (7.2 mi), Macy (7.8 mi), Fulton (8.6 mi), Akron (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023