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Rochester, MI
City in Oakland County, Michigan. ZIP codes: 48307.
Population
12,934
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,376
ZIP codes
1
Rochester and its ZIP codes
Rochester at a glance
- Rochester is about 19 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 80th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $111,750 a year, 53% more than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $473,200 (about 2 times the Michigan figure) and median rent is $1,350 a month.
Local data for Rochester, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rochester, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,750
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$473,200
Median rent
$1,350/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
70.0%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,563), Irish Americans (1,614), Italian Americans (1,418).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oakland County. PPP loans are for Rochester.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,231
720,266 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$93,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.6B
FY 2026, $8,330 per person
How people get to work
Rochester, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home27.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rochester, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,054
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,096
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rochester, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Rochester
1 in or overlapping Rochester. Population shown
Cities near Rochester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester HillsCity | 2.3 mi | 32.8 |
| Auburn HillsCity | 5.8 mi | 16.6 |
| UticaCity | 6.7 mi | 1.8 |
| TroyCity | 7.7 mi | 33.4 |
| Sterling HeightsCity | 8.7 mi | 36.4 |
| PontiacCity | 8.9 mi | 19.9 |
| Lake OrionVillage | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| Bloomfield HillsCity | 9.8 mi | 5 |
| RomeoVillage | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| Lake AngelusCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| ClawsonCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| BirminghamCity | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| OxfordVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Sylvan LakeCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| LeonardVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Madison HeightsCity | 12 mi | 7.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rochester, MI in?
- Rochester is in Oakland County, Michigan.
- What ZIP codes are in Rochester, MI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rochester include 48307.
- What is the population of Rochester, MI?
- About 12,934 people live in Rochester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rochester?
- Nearby places include Rochester Hills (2.3 mi), Auburn Hills (5.8 mi), Utica (6.7 mi), Troy (7.7 mi), Sterling Heights (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023