City

Petersburg, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Petersburg County  ·  Alaska

👥3,394Population
💰$77,026Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$301,300Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.1%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 1.5%Asian: 13.1%Other: 10.4%Race
White59.1%
Hispanic8.9%
Black1.5%
Asian13.1%
Other10.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma84 (3.6%)
HS Graduate715 (30.5%)
Some College202 (8.6%)
Associates469 (20%)
Bachelors207 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree671 (28.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 28.6%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College8.6%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate28.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,026 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$301,300 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,208/mo
Total Housing Units1,871
Vacant Units552

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
26%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
91%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Petersburg, AK

Petersburg is a city in Alaska, located in Petersburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,394 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Petersburg is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,026 is near the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Petersburg is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $301,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,208 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Petersburg is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.13%).

Petersburg, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Petersburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99833 3,394 $77,026 $301,300 $1,208 4.1% 37.4% 71.0%