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Petersburg city, VA
1 city or town in Petersburg city, Virginia.
Population
33,537
Land area
23sq mi
People per sq mi
1,476
ZIP codes
0
Cities and towns in Petersburg city
Petersburg city at a glance
- Petersburg city is about 6.7 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- 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 city, 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 city, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,698
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$189,000
Prices +3.4% in a year
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, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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 city, 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 city, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
198
Most often 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 city, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
19.2%
U.S. 12.1% +7.1 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Petersburg city
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Petersburg city, VA?
- Petersburg is the largest city or town in Petersburg city, with about 33,537 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Petersburg city?
- Petersburg city includes 0 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas.
- What is the population of Petersburg city, VA?
- About 33,537 people live in Petersburg city, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Petersburg city?
- Petersburg city borders Chesterfield County, Prince George County, Dinwiddie County, Colonial Heights city.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023