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Petersburg, WV

Total Population
5,757
Median Household Income
$51,898
Median Home Value
$155,000
Median Rent
$627

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$51,898
100% above state median
Home Value
$155,000
100.1% above state median
Rent
$627
100% above state median
Median Age
47.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Petersburg, WV

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 47.2 years, likely more established households.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$51,898
-30.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-125,405,067
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.50 people

Total Households
2,243
Family Households
48.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
31.8%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
27.5%
#3 Industry
Construction
14.0%
Total Employed Residents:1,518

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
16.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.5%
63 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,567
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.8%
2,767 employed
Labor Force
2,918
151 unemployed
Median Age
47.2 years
Per Capita Income
$28,852
Poverty Rate
10.2%

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