City

Petersburg, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Rensselaer County  ·  New York

👥2,826Population
💰$78,693Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$181,800Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.5%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic4.5%
Black0.9%
Asian0.6%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.5%)
HS Graduate549 (29.4%)
Some College251 (13.5%)
Associates311 (16.7%)
Bachelors311 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree434 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,693 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$181,800 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,234/mo
Total Housing Units1,661
Vacant Units488

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Petersburg, NY

Petersburg is a city in New York, located in Rensselaer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,826 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Petersburg is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,693 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Petersburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,234 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Petersburg is moderately educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.81%).

Petersburg, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Petersburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12138 2,826 $78,693 $181,800 $1,234 3.2% 40.0% 91.0%