City

Rochester, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Butler County  ·  Kentucky

👥560Population
💰$56,849Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂57.1Median Age
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.4% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Race
White97.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (2.6%)
HS Graduate213 (54.5%)
Some College35 (9%)
Associates28 (7.2%)
Bachelors54 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree51 (13%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 54.5%Some College: 9%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad54.5%
Some College9.0%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.6%Renter: 2.4%Tenure
Owner97.6%
Renter2.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
53%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,849 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units286
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
42%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
72%
About Rochester, KY

Rochester is a city in Kentucky, located in Butler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 560 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.1 years.

Economically, Rochester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,849 is below the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The population of Rochester is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.32%).

Rochester, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Rochester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42273 560 $56,849 $850 2.2% 26.9% 97.6%