Rochester city, MN

ZIP 55901 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Rochester city, MN (55901)

Median Income

$90,430

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+4,135

Wealth inflow

Population

58,260

Unemployment

3.9%

0.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 4,135 for ZIP 55901 (Rochester city, MN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.9%+6% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.2%-64% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.1%-22% vs US avg

1,376

Establishments

71,202

Employees

~52 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction4.4%
Manufacturing7.0%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade10.0%
Transportation, utilities2.8%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.8%
Professional, scientific, management8.2%
Education, health care, social48.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.8%
Other services3.6%
Public administration3.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 55901 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.4%, median income fell 1.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.4%.

Median Income

$90,430

+20% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate