Rochester, Washington

Rochester, Washington
CDP
Rochester Community Center
Rochester Community Center
Location of Rochester, Washington
Location of Rochester, Washington
Coordinates: 46°49′25″N 123°5′0″W / 46.82361°N 123.08333°W / 46.82361; -123.08333
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyThurston
Founded1852; 172 years ago (1852)
Platted1890; 134 years ago (1890)
Area
 • Total
2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2)
 • Land2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
144 ft (44 m)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total
6,064
 • Density790.2/sq mi (305.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98579
Area code360
FIPS code53-59110[2]
GNIS feature ID1512611[3]

Rochester (/ˈrɒtʃɛstər/) 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.[1] 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.[4]

  1. ^ a b "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Rochester School District". Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Retrieved May 15, 2022.