Rochester, MN — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 55901 serves a portion of Rochester, Minnesota, within Olmsted County. This community is home to approximately 9,470 residents, with a median age of 42.7 years. The median household income of $73,140 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $511,980 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 27% owner-occupied and 73% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Rochester is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 90 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 33% and an unemployment rate of 7.7%, 55901 reflects the economic character of Olmsted County in Minnesota.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 9,470 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 7,518 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $73,140 | ↑ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $511,980 | ↑ 70% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 90 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 21.4% | ↑ 88% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 33% | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.7 yrs | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 27% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 73% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 3,788 | — |