Rochester city, MN

ZIP 55906 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Rochester city, MN (55906)

Median Income

$104,146

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,425

Wealth inflow

Population

20,080

Unemployment

3.6%

0.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,425 for ZIP 55906 (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

3.6%-2% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.3%-46% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.1%-39% vs US avg

407

Establishments

4,188

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction4.7%
Manufacturing10.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade6.7%
Transportation, utilities3.0%
Information0.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.3%
Professional, scientific, management9.3%
Education, health care, social44.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.2%
Other services4.8%
Public administration1.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 55906 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.4%, median income fell 0.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.1%.

Median Income

$104,146

+39% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate