| ZIP Code | 23803 |
|---|---|
| City | Petersburg |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Petersburg (city) County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 159 ft |
| Latitude | 37.215079 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.470382 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51730 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 18.5% ▲ 85% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.5% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.0% ▲ 124% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 475 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,703 (31.1%) |
| Some College | 4,873 (19.7%) |
| Associates | 3,160 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,391 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,141 (24.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,820 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,700 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,132/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,826 |
| Vacant Units | 3,430 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,826 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,430 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
ZIP code 23803 is located in Petersburg, Virginia, within Petersburg (city) County. With a population of 41,794, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.8 years. Economically, 23803 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,820 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23803 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $208,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,132 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.7%) and renters (49.3%). Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 23803 is majority Black (57.70%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.5%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23803 stands at 11.0%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 23803 in Petersburg, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 41,794 residents, a median household income of $55,820, and a median home value of $208,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.