City

Petersburg, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,535Population
💰$54,611Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$169,000Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 1.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black1.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma48 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,712 (46.2%)
Some College519 (14%)
Associates449 (12.1%)
Bachelors206 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree775 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 14%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad46.2%
Some College14.0%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,611 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$169,000 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$599/mo
Total Housing Units2,812
Vacant Units608

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Petersburg, WV

Petersburg is a city in West Virginia, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,535 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Petersburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,611 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Petersburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $599 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Petersburg is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.93%).

Petersburg, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Petersburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26847 5,535 $54,611 $169,000 $599 6.0% 26.5% 72.0%