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Petersburg, VA
City in Petersburg city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23803, 23805.
Population
33,537
Land area
22.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,476
ZIP codes
2
Petersburg and its ZIP codes
Petersburg at a glance
- Petersburg is about 6.7 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 34th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is $50,698, 46% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,000 (51% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,174 a month.
Local data for Petersburg, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools10
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Post Offices3
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants131
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places27
Housing and community stats
Petersburg, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,698
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$189,000
Median rent
$1,174/mo
Homeownership
38.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (803), German Americans (539), Mexican Americans (365).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Petersburg city. PPP loans are for Petersburg.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,235
11,708 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$321M
FY 2026, $9,582 per person
How people get to work
Petersburg, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit3.7%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Petersburg, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
198
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
100
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Petersburg, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.3%
U.S. 33.3% +13.0 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Petersburg
2 in or overlapping Petersburg. Population shown
Cities near Petersburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EttrickCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3 |
| Fort LeeCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 6 |
| Colonial HeightsCity | 4.1 mi | 7.5 |
| MatoacaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Prince GeorgeCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 6.3 |
| HopewellCity | 7.7 mi | 10.4 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.1 |
| EnonCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.3 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 13.2 |
| DisputantaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| DinwiddieCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.1 |
| BellwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| MeadowbrookCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.1 |
| BensleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Stony CreekTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| WaverlyTown | 20 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Petersburg, VA in?
- Petersburg is in Petersburg city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Petersburg, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Petersburg include 23803, 23805.
- What is the population of Petersburg, VA?
- About 33,537 people live in Petersburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Petersburg?
- Nearby places include Ettrick (3.4 mi), Fort Lee (3.9 mi), Colonial Heights (4.1 mi), Matoaca (4.8 mi), Prince George (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023