Rochester
City in Oakland County, Michigan
Rochester is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, with 13,035 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 751 ft (229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rochester Hills, 2.6 miles SW.
- 13,035residents (2020 Census)
- 751 ftelevation · 229 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 3,403 / sq mipopulation density
- 48307ZIP code
About Rochester
Rochester is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Rochester had a population of 13,035. It is a northern suburb in Metro Detroit located 20 miles north of the city of Detroit.
Rochester was the first European settlement in Oakland County when it was founded in 1818. It became part of the Avon Township in 1835 and incorporated as an autonomous city in 1967. It is mostly surrounded by the city of Rochester Hills and also borders Shelby Township to the east.
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Living in Rochester
- Median household income
- $111,750
- Median home value
- $473,200
- Median rent
- $1,350/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Rochester had 13,035 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,035 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,403 per sq mi (1,314 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rochester at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Oakland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,035 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.83 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6866° N, 83.1197° W |
| ZIP code | 48307 |
| Official website | ci.rochester.mi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2669020 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rochester
- Rochester Hills2.6 mi SW
- Utica6.3 mi SE
- Auburn Hills6.3 mi W
- Troy7.2 mi S
- Sterling Heights8.6 mi SE
- Pontiac8.9 mi W
- Lake Orion9.3 mi NW
- Bloomfield Hills9.7 mi SW
- Romeo10.1 mi NE
- Lake Angelus10.5 mi W
- Clawson10.5 mi S
- Birmingham11.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Rochester
What county is Rochester in?
Rochester is in Oakland County, Michigan.
What is the population of Rochester, MI?
13,035 people lived in Rochester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rochester, MI?
The ZIP code of Rochester is 48307.
What is the elevation of Rochester?
751 feet (229 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rochester?
Rochester Hills (2.6 mi), Utica (6.3 mi), Auburn Hills (6.3 mi), Troy (7.2 mi), Sterling Heights (8.6 mi).
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