County

Petersburg (city) County, VA

4 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Virginia

👥63,179Population
💰$59,202Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$208,531Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 92% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.3%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 57.8%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White31.3%
Hispanic5.8%
Black57.8%
Asian1.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 92% above avg
No HS Diploma762 (2%)
HS Graduate11,999 (31%)
Some College7,726 (19.9%)
Associates4,943 (12.8%)
Bachelors3,832 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree9,504 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College19.9%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.2%Renter: 46.8%Tenure
Owner53.2%
Renter46.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,202 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$208,530 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,157/mo
Total Housing Units29,098
Vacant Units4,110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Petersburg (city) County, VA

Petersburg (city) County is located in Virginia and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 63,179 residents. With a median age of 36.38, it is a relatively young county.

Petersburg (city) County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,201 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Petersburg (city) County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $208,530 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,157.

The residents of Petersburg (city) County are majority Black (57.82%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Petersburg (city) County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Petersburg (city) County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
23803 Petersburg 41,794 $55,820 $208,700 $1,132 11.0% 34.5%
23805 Petersburg 21,385 $65,811 $208,200 $1,207 6.4% 34.3%

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