City

Rochester, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Fulton County  ·  Indiana

👥13,985Population
💰$64,009Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$151,100Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (1%)
HS Graduate3,756 (42.3%)
Some College1,280 (14.4%)
Associates1,534 (17.3%)
Bachelors720 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree1,512 (17%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College14.4%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,009 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$151,100 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$848/mo
Total Housing Units6,646
Vacant Units1,013

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Rochester, IN

Rochester is a city in Indiana, located in Fulton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,985 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Rochester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,009 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Rochester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $848 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rochester is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.85%).

Rochester, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Rochester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46975 13,985 $64,009 $151,100 $848 7.0% 25.1% 77.6%