East Rochester is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southern West Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States.[3] The population was 224 as of the 2020 census.[4] It lies along U.S. Route 30, and has a post office with the ZIP code 44625.[5] East Rochester is located in the Salem micropolitan area.
East Rochester, Ohio | |
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Census-designated place | |
East Rochester Post Office | |
![]() Location of East Rochester in Columbiana County and in the State of Ohio | |
Coordinates: 40°44′45″N 81°2′4″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
County | Columbiana |
Township | West |
Area | |
• Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
• Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 224 |
• Density | 525.82/sq mi (202.93/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 44625 |
Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
FIPS code | 39-24024 |
GNIS code | 1064588 |
School District | Minerva Local SD |
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2010 | 231 | — | |
2020 | 224 | −3.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] |
East Rochester was originally known officially as "Rochester", and under the latter name was platted in 1834.[7] The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad was built through the settlement in 1852.[8] When the post office was established, the name "East Rochester" was adopted to avoid repetition with another Rochester, Ohio.[9] A post office called East Rochester has been in operation since 1840.[10]
East Rochester is located along U.S. Route 30, 32 miles (51 km) northwest of East Liverpool and 22 miles (35 km) east of Canton. The nearest incorporated community is Minerva, 4 miles (6 km) to the west.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the East Rochester CDP has an area of 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2).[11] It is in the valley of Sandy Creek, which flows west to the Tuscarawas River, a tributary of the Ohio River.
Children in East Rochester are served by the Minerva Local School District. The current schools serving East Rochester are:
Municipalities and communities of Columbiana County, Ohio, United States | ||
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County seat: Lisbon | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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