Rochester
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois
Rochester is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, with 3,863 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 558 ft (170 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mechanicsburg, 6.9 miles NE.
- 3,863residents (2020 Census)
- 558 ftelevation · 170 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 1,438 / sq mipopulation density
- 62563ZIP code
About Rochester
Rochester is a village and suburb of Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rochester had a population of 3,863. The village was settled in 1819, and is located in Rochester Township.
Rochester is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Rochester
- Median household income
- $117,118
- Median home value
- $238,900
- Median rent
- $1,288/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Rochester had 3,863 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,863 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,438 per sq mi (555 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rochester at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sangamon County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 3,863 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.69 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7445° N, 89.5206° W |
| ZIP code | 62563 |
| Official website | rochesteril.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1764759 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rochester
- Mechanicsburg6.9 mi NE
- Southern View7.0 mi W
- Riverton7.1 mi N
- Grandview7.2 mi NW
- Springfield7.3 mi NW
- Dawson8.1 mi N
- Spaulding8.5 mi N
- Jerome8.5 mi W
- Leland Grove9.0 mi W
- Edinburg9.2 mi SE
- Buffalo9.4 mi NE
- Chatham10.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rochester
What county is Rochester in?
Rochester is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
What is the population of Rochester, IL?
3,863 people lived in Rochester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rochester, IL?
The ZIP code of Rochester is 62563.
What is the elevation of Rochester?
558 feet (170 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rochester?
Mechanicsburg (6.9 mi), Southern View (7.0 mi), Riverton (7.1 mi), Grandview (7.2 mi), Springfield (7.3 mi).
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