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Rochester, Michigan

Coordinates: 42°40′50″N 83°08′02″W / 42.68056°N 83.13389°W / 42.68056; -83.13389
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Rochester, Michigan
Welcome sign to Rochester
Welcome sign to Rochester
Location within Oakland County
Location within Oakland County
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CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyOakland
Settled1817; 208 years ago (1817)
As village1869; 156 years ago (1869)
Incorporated (city)1967; 58 years ago (1967)
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
Area
 • Total3.83 sq mi (9.92 km2)
 • Land3.83 sq mi (9.92 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
751 ft (229 m)
Population
 • Total13,035
 • Density3,402.51/sq mi (1,313.75/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48306–48308
Area code(s)248 and 947
FIPS code26-69020[3]
GNIS feature ID0636069[4]
WebsiteOfficial website

Rochester is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. About 13,035 lived here in 2020.[2] It is a northern suburb of Metro Detroit. It is located about 16 miles (25.75 km) north of the city of Detroit.

References[change]

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Rochester city, Michigan". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rochester, Michigan