City

Rochester, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaver County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,543Population
💰$52,253Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$131,400Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.2%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.4%Race
White85.2%
Hispanic0.9%
Black8.0%
Asian0.5%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,639 (43.9%)
Some College696 (11.6%)
Associates756 (12.6%)
Bachelors835 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree1,067 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College11.6%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,253 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$131,400 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units4,331
Vacant Units409

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Rochester, PA

Rochester is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Beaver County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,543 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Rochester is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,253 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rochester is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rochester is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.16%).

Rochester, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Rochester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15074 8,543 $52,253 $131,400 $748 4.1% 31.6% 68.2%