Rochester
Census-designated place in Thurston County, Washington
Rochester is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Thurston County, Washington, with 6,064 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grand Mound, 2.9 miles SE.
- 6,064residents (2020 Census)
- 144 ftelevation · 44 m
- 8.5 sq miland area · 21.9 km²
- 717 / sq mipopulation density
- 98579ZIP code
About Rochester
Rochester () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Thurston County, Washington, United States. It was founded in 1852, and the 2020 census recorded its population at 6,064. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 square kilometers), all of it land. Rochester Schools had 2,105 students registered in the 2021-22 School Year.
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Living in Rochester
- Median household income
- $99,286
- Median home value
- $445,300
- Median rent
- $1,161/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Rochester had 6,064 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,064 |
|---|---|
| Density | 717 per sq mi (277 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rochester at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Thurston County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,064 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.46 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8204° N, 123.0643° W |
| ZIP code | 98579 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5359110 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rochester
- Grand Mound2.9 mi SE
- Fords Prairie5.7 mi SE
- Centralia7.8 mi SE
- Oakville8.1 mi W
- Bucoda9.3 mi E
- Tenino9.9 mi E
- Chehalis11.8 mi SE
- Porter13.5 mi NW
- Tumwater13.6 mi NE
- Malone15.8 mi NW
- Olympia17.2 mi NE
- Napavine17.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rochester
What county is Rochester in?
Rochester is in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the population of Rochester, WA?
6,064 people lived in Rochester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rochester, WA?
The ZIP code of Rochester is 98579.
What is the elevation of Rochester?
144 feet (44 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rochester?
Grand Mound (2.9 mi), Fords Prairie (5.7 mi), Centralia (7.8 mi), Oakville (8.1 mi), Bucoda (9.3 mi).
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