Petersburg City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 4 ZIP codes · 2 cities
4
ZIP codes
33,429
population (2021)
+3.1%
pop change since 2010
51730
FIPS code
Petersburg City County ZIP code map
About Petersburg City County
Petersburg City County is located in Virginia and contains 4 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 33,429 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.1% from 32,420 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Petersburg City County is 51730.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 33,429 |
| 2010 population | 32,420 |
| Change | +3.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51730 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Petersburg City County
ZIP codes for Petersburg City County, VA (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23803 | Petersburg | Petersburg City | View map |
| 23804 | Petersburg | Petersburg City | View map |
| 23805 | Petersburg | Petersburg City | View map |
| 23806 | Virginia State University | Petersburg City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
63,340
Population
37.3
Median age
$57,132
Median household income
$29,905
Per capita income
$190,300
Median home value
$1,123
Median monthly rent
54.0%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
17,298
Housing units
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,793
Under 5
2,053
1,891
5–9
2,167
1,493
10–14
1,710
1,974
15–19
2,262
2,550
20–24
2,920
4,190
25–34
4,800
3,272
35–44
3,748
3,455
45–54
3,957
1,932
55–59
2,214
2,082
60–64
2,385
3,022
65–74
3,462
1,358
75–84
1,555
510
85+
585
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,175 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 50,165 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 10,492 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 37.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
58.7%
White
33.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37,963 | 58.7% |
| White | 21,373 | 33.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,645 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,284 | 2% |
| Asian | 705 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 612 | 0.9% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.5%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $57,132 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
9.0%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$150k–$200k
22.0%
$200k–$300k
27.2%
$300k–$500k
14.2%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,123 |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.1% |
| Vacant | 12.7% |
| Single-family detached | 67.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.1% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.2% |
| 3 or more | 24.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.6% |
| Electricity | 70.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.0% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,321 | 29.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,493 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,554 | 22.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,634 | 42.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,736 | 26.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,858 | 32.1% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.0% | 43.3% |
| Married | 36.0% | 30.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
12.8%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 685 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 754 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,452 | 34.9% |
| High school | 2,933 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 5,939 | 37.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Retail trade
14.0%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Professional & management
8.1%
Public administration
7.6%
Construction
6.9%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.3% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.6% |
| Government | 22.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.7% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
21.1%
18 and over
13.6%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
24.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.6% |
| Retirement income | 30.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.4% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 17.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,807 | 10.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 16.7% |
| 65 and over | 40.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.1% |
| Public insurance | 42.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 59,494 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 1,333 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,018 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 158 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 61,064 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 60,011 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 43,442 | 68.3% |
| Foreign born | 1,053 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,276 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 698 | 36.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,988 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 2,541 | 4% |
| Italian | 2,189 | 3.5% |
| English | 122 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 104 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 53 | 0.1% |
| German | 27 | 0% |
| Irish | 12 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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