City

Petersburg, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  Nebraska

👥663Population
💰$66,250Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$123,100Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 4.7%Other: 0.8%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic4.7%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
3%
25–44
14%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.5%)
HS Graduate169 (38.5%)
Some College35 (8%)
Associates57 (13%)
Bachelors104 (23.7%)
Graduate Degree72 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 8%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 23.7%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College8.0%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors23.7%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,250 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$123,100 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$863/mo
Total Housing Units331
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
17%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
74%
About Petersburg, NE

Petersburg is a city in Nebraska, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 663 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Petersburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,250 is near the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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 $123,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $863 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Petersburg is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.57%).

Petersburg, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Petersburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68652 663 $66,250 $123,100 $863 3.5% 40.1% 87.0%