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Rochester, MN
City in Olmsted County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55901, 55902, 55903, 55904, 55905, 55906.
Population
122,330
Land area
56.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,159
ZIP codes
6
Rochester and its ZIP codes
Rochester at a glance
- Rochester is about 30 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 3rd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $89,389, close to the Minnesota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $310,500 (6% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,399 a month.
Local data for Rochester, MN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools62
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks38
- Post Offices4
- Parks92
- Grocery Stores39
- Restaurants382
- Affordable Housing19
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment20
- Private Schools12
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Rochester, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,389
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$310,500
Median rent
$1,399/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
50.9%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (34,944), Norwegian Americans (12,983), Irish Americans (11,732).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Olmsted County. PPP loans are for Rochester.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,402
105,239 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $7,952 per person
PPP loans
$2.6M
17 loans, 298 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rochester, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.8%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit3.7%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home14.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rochester, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
882
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
154
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 7°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rochester, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Rochester
6 in or overlapping Rochester. Population shown
Cities near Rochester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarionCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.9 |
| StewartvilleCity | 9.6 mi | 3.4 |
| ByronCity | 9.9 mi | 3.1 |
| High ForestCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| EyotaCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| OronocoCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| ElginCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| KassonCity | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| RacineCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| MantorvilleCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| HammondCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| DoverCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| ChatfieldCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| Pine IslandCity | 17 mi | 6.2 |
| PlainviewCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| MillvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rochester, MN in?
- Rochester is in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Rochester, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rochester include 55901, 55902, 55903, 55904, 55905, 55906.
- What is the population of Rochester, MN?
- About 122,330 people live in Rochester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rochester?
- Nearby places include Marion (6.3 mi), Stewartville (9.6 mi), Byron (9.9 mi), High Forest (11 mi), Eyota (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023