City

Rochester, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Sangamon County  ·  Illinois

👥5,575Population
💰$111,813Median HH Income▲ 47% above avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$256,100Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓55.7%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.7%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.3%
Asian1.7%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads55.7% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.3%)
HS Graduate917 (24%)
Some College503 (13.2%)
Associates260 (6.8%)
Bachelors362 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree1,761 (46.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 24%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 46.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad24.0%
Some College13.2%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate46.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.4%Renter: 3.6%Tenure
Owner96.4%
Renter3.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
42%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,813 ▲ 47% above avg
Median Home Value$256,100 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,333/mo
Total Housing Units2,141
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Rochester, IL

Rochester is a city in Illinois, located in Sangamon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,575 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Rochester is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,813 is above the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rochester is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $256,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,333 per month. Homeownership is high at 96.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rochester is well-educated. 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.01%).

Rochester, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Rochester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62563 5,575 $111,813 $256,100 $1,333 2.9% 55.7% 96.4%