City

Petersburg, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Indiana

👥6,187Population
💰$64,890Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$130,700Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma119 (3%)
HS Graduate1,803 (45%)
Some College540 (13.5%)
Associates442 (11%)
Bachelors372 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree731 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 45%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad45.0%
Some College13.5%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,890 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$130,700 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$643/mo
Total Housing Units2,750
Vacant Units294

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Petersburg, IN

Petersburg is a city in Indiana, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,187 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Petersburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,890 is near the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Petersburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $643 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Petersburg is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.72%).

Petersburg, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Petersburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47567 6,187 $64,890 $130,700 $643 1.6% 27.5% 85.2%