City

Petersburg, TN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Tennessee

👥2,941Population
💰$66,016Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$212,000Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.6%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic6.7%
Black1.8%
Asian0.4%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (1.8%)
HS Graduate743 (36.2%)
Some College318 (15.5%)
Associates345 (16.8%)
Bachelors242 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree370 (18%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College15.5%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,016 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$212,000 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$890/mo
Total Housing Units1,474
Vacant Units83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
64%
About Petersburg, TN

Petersburg is a city in Tennessee, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,941 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Petersburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,016 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Petersburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $890 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Petersburg is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.92%).

Petersburg, TN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Tennessee.

ZIP Codes in Petersburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
37144 2,941 $66,016 $212,000 $890 2.3% 29.8% 83.8%