City

Rochester, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Thurston County  ·  Washington

👥13,907Population
💰$94,284Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$405,500Median Home Value▲ 45% above avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.9%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic10.5%
Black0.6%
Asian0.9%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma234 (2.4%)
HS Graduate2,916 (30.3%)
Some College1,767 (18.4%)
Associates1,803 (18.8%)
Bachelors1,016 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,872 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College18.4%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,284 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$405,500 ▲ 45% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,222/mo
Total Housing Units5,005
Vacant Units164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
56%
About Rochester, WA

Rochester is a city in Washington, located in Thurston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,907 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Rochester is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,284 is above the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rochester is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $405,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,222 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rochester is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.65%).

Rochester, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Rochester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98579 13,907 $94,284 $405,500 $1,222 4.0% 30.1% 82.1%