City

Petersburg, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,729Population
💰$118,826Median HH Income▲ 56% above avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$212,100Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓50.1%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 11.6%Race
White88.0%
Hispanic0.4%
Other11.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
33%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty0.8% ▼ 93% below avg
College Grads50.1% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
HS Graduate312 (27.2%)
Some College128 (11.2%)
Associates132 (11.5%)
Bachelors32 (2.8%)
Graduate Degree543 (47.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 2.8%Graduate: 47.3%Edu
HS Grad27.2%
Some College11.2%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors2.8%
Graduate47.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.3%Renter: 3.7%Tenure
Owner96.3%
Renter3.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,826 ▲ 56% above avg
Median Home Value$212,100 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units691
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
43%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Petersburg, KY

Petersburg is a city in Kentucky, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,729 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Petersburg is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,826 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Petersburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Petersburg is well-educated. 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.03%).

Petersburg, KY offers residents above-average earning potential within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Petersburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41080 1,729 $118,826 $212,100 2.4% 50.1% 96.3%