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Petersburg city, VA

ZIP 23803 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23803

23803 has a population of 41,794 with a median age of 35.8 yrs (47.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
33.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Black
59.7%+381% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.3%-66% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.0%+0% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.7%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
15.3%-6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.0%+8% vs US avg
x
High school
34.9%+33% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.5%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.6%-30% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.1%-25% vs US avg
x
Never married
46.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+9% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.6%
x
Diversity Index
53/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.7%+71% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.6%+149% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.7%+156% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.1%+712% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 23803

Poverty Rate
19.7%+71% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.6%+149% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.7%+156% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.0%-0% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
25.4%+117% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.1%+712% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population41,794
Median age35.8
Poverty rate19.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White33.2%
Hispanic6.3%
Black59.7%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born34.6%