| ZIP Code | 23805 |
|---|---|
| City | Petersburg |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Petersburg (city) County |
| Area Code | 686/804 |
| Elevation | 159 ft |
| Latitude | 37.132177 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.39424 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51730 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 34.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 287 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,296 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 2,853 (20.3%) |
| Associates | 1,783 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,441 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,363 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,811 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,200 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,207/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,272 |
| Vacant Units | 680 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,272 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 680 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 23805 is located in Petersburg, Virginia, within Petersburg (city) County. With a population of 21,385, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 23805 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,811 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23805 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $208,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,207 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.2%) and renters (41.8%). Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 23805 is majority Black (58.05%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23805 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 23805 in Petersburg, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 21,385 residents, a median household income of $65,811, and a median home value of $208,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.