Rochester, Washington

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

Rochester (/ˈrɒɛstər/) 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.