Rochester
Census-designated place in Cedar County, Iowa

Rochester is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cedar County, Iowa, with 142 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 666 ft (203 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tipton, 6.7 miles N.
- 142residents (2020 Census)
- 666 ftelevation · 203 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 149 / sq mipopulation density
- 52772ZIP code
About Rochester
Rochester is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Rochester Township, Cedar County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 142.
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- $340,300
- Median age
- 59.7
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Rochester had 142 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 142 |
|---|---|
| Density | 149 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rochester at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Cedar County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 142 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.95 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6741° N, 91.1443° W |
| ZIP code | 52772 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1967890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rochester
- Tipton6.7 mi N
- Atalissa7.2 mi S
- Moscow8.0 mi SE
- Wilton8.5 mi SE
- West Liberty9.3 mi SW
- Bennett9.9 mi NE
- West Branch10.3 mi W
- Downey11.3 mi SW
- Durant12.9 mi E
- New Liberty14.0 mi E
- Kent Estates15.0 mi S
- Stanwood15.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rochester
What county is Rochester in?
Rochester is in Cedar County, Iowa.
What is the population of Rochester, IA?
142 people lived in Rochester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rochester, IA?
The ZIP code of Rochester is 52772.
What is the elevation of Rochester?
666 feet (203 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rochester?
Tipton (6.7 mi), Atalissa (7.2 mi), Moscow (8.0 mi), Wilton (8.5 mi), West Liberty (9.3 mi).
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