Rochester
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire
Rochester is a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, with 32,492 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 226 ft (69 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Somersworth, 5.4 miles SE.
- 32,492residents (2020 Census)
- 226 ftelevation · 69 m
- 45.0 sq miland area · 116.6 km²
- 722 / sq mipopulation density
- 03867main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Rochester
Rochester is a city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 32,492 at the 2020 census, making it the 6th most populous city in New Hampshire. In addition to the downtown area, the city contains the villages of East Rochester, Gonic, and North Rochester. Skyhaven Airport and part of Baxter Lake are located in Rochester.
Rochester was one of New Hampshire's fastest growing cities between 2010 and 2020.
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Living in Rochester
- Median household income
- $80,836
- Median home value
- $279,100
- Median rent
- $1,369/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Rochester had 32,492 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 32,492 |
|---|---|
| Density | 722 per sq mi (279 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rochester at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Strafford County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 32,492 (2020) |
| Land area | 45.02 sq mi (116.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.2959° N, 70.9772° W |
| ZIP codes | 03867, 03839, 03868 |
| Official website | rochesternh.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3365140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rochester
- Somersworth5.4 mi SE
- Barrington6.4 mi SW
- Farmington6.5 mi NW
- Berwick, ME6.8 mi E
- Lebanon, ME7.9 mi NE
- Rollinsford8.6 mi SE
- Madbury8.6 mi S
- Dover8.9 mi SE
- Strafford9.8 mi W
- North Berwick, ME10.7 mi E
- Milton11.0 mi N
- South Berwick, ME12.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rochester
What county is Rochester in?
Rochester is in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Rochester, NH?
32,492 people lived in Rochester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rochester, NH?
The main ZIP code is 03867. Other ZIP codes: 03839, 03868.
What is the elevation of Rochester?
226 feet (69 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rochester?
Somersworth (5.4 mi), Barrington (6.4 mi), Farmington (6.5 mi), Berwick (6.8 mi), Lebanon (7.9 mi).
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