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Rochester CDP, WA

ZIP 98579 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98579

98579 has a population of 13,907 with a median age of 41.8 yrs (49.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
84.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Black
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-84% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
10.5%-44% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.5%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.8%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
17.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.0%-28% vs US avg
x
High school
35.1%+34% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.9%+31% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.1%-43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.0%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.7%
x
Diversity Index
28/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.6%+41% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.8%+96% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.5%+649% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 98579

Poverty Rate
10.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.8%+96% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.6%+41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.6%-55% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.9%+11% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.9%-91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.5%+649% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population13,907
Median age41.8
Poverty rate10.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White84.2%
Hispanic10.5%
Black0.6%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born19.6%