City

Rochester, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plymouth County  ·  Massachusetts

👥5,716Population
💰$119,164Median HH Income▲ 56% above avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$542,800Median Home Value▲ 95% above avg
🎓55.0%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0%Other: 4.9%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads55.0% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma99 (2.5%)
HS Graduate945 (23.9%)
Some College379 (9.6%)
Associates354 (9%)
Bachelors488 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree1,681 (42.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 42.6%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College9.6%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate42.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
58%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,164 ▲ 56% above avg
Median Home Value$542,800 ▲ 95% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,442/mo
Total Housing Units2,135
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Rochester, MA

Rochester is a city in Massachusetts, located in Plymouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,716 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Rochester is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,164 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.3% 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 premium housing market. Median home values stand at $542,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,442 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rochester is well-educated. 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.12%).

Rochester, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Rochester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02770 5,716 $119,164 $542,800 $1,442 2.9% 55.0% 87.7%