Rochester
City in Olmsted County, Minnesota
Rochester is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, with 121,395 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,030 ft (314 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marion, 7.9 miles SE.
- 121,395residents (2020 Census)
- 1,030 ftelevation · 314 m
- 57.9 sq miland area · 150.0 km²
- 2,096 / sq mipopulation density
- 55903main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Rochester
Rochester is a city in and the county seat of Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. It is located along rolling bluffs on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota. The population was 121,395 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 124,292 in 2025, making it the third-most populous city in Minnesota. The Rochester metropolitan area has an estimated 230,000 residents. The city is the home and birthplace of Mayo Clinic.
Rochester first developed as a stagecoach stop between Dubuque, Iowa, and Saint Paul, Minnesota. With the creation of the Mayo Clinic in 1864, Rochester became a national center for healthcare, as well as a hub for regional agriculture. For higher education needs the University of Minnesota Rochester, Rochester Community and Technical College, and Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine are located in the city.
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Living in Rochester
- Median household income
- $89,389
- Median home value
- $310,500
- Median rent
- $1,399/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Rochester had 121,395 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 121,395 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,096 per sq mi (809 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rochester at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Olmsted County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 121,395 (2020) |
| Land area | 57.92 sq mi (150.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0143° N, 92.4786° W |
| ZIP codes | 55903, 55901, 55902, 55905 |
| Official website | rochestermn.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2754880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rochester
- Marion7.9 mi SE
- Byron8.2 mi W
- Oronoco10.5 mi N
- Stewartville10.6 mi S
- High Forest12.1 mi S
- Eyota12.4 mi E
- Kasson13.5 mi W
- Elgin13.7 mi NE
- Mantorville13.8 mi W
- Pine Island14.7 mi NW
- Hammond15.3 mi N
- Racine16.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rochester
What county is Rochester in?
Rochester is in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Rochester, MN?
121,395 people lived in Rochester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rochester, MN?
The main ZIP code is 55903. Other ZIP codes: 55901, 55902, 55905.
What is the elevation of Rochester?
1,030 feet (314 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rochester?
Marion (7.9 mi), Byron (8.2 mi), Oronoco (10.5 mi), Stewartville (10.6 mi), High Forest (12.1 mi).
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