City

Rochester, MN

6 ZIP codes  ·  Olmsted County  ·  Minnesota

👥134,010Population
💰$93,545Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$314,465Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓61.3%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.9%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 8.6%Asian: 7.5%Other: 4.2%Race
White72.9%
Hispanic6.2%
Black8.6%
Asian7.5%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads61.3% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma1,723 (2%)
HS Graduate15,535 (18.2%)
Some College6,987 (8.2%)
Associates8,751 (10.3%)
Bachelors9,645 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree42,710 (50%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 18.2%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 50%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad18.2%
Some College8.2%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate50.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,545 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$314,464 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,331/mo
Total Housing Units58,588
Vacant Units3,180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Rochester, MN

Rochester is a city in Minnesota, located in Olmsted County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 134,010 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.23 years.

Economically, Rochester is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,544 is above the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rochester is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $314,464, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,330 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rochester is highly educated. 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (72.92%).

Rochester, MN offers residents above-average earning potential within Minnesota. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Rochester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
55901 58,260 $90,430 $290,000 $1,321 3.9% 61.4% 64.1%
55902 25,988 $111,879 $430,100 $1,580 4.3% 72.5% 72.5%
55904 29,682 $76,434 $237,200 $1,253 3.2% 49.6% 65.8%
55906 20,080 $104,146 $350,000 $1,152 3.6% 63.3% 75.3%

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