23803 Zip Code Profile

23803 is a rural zip code in Petersburg, Virginia. The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. At $145,100 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Richmond metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $43,932/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 23803 is $36,602.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 23803 earn an average of $26,861/year. Women earn only $18,440/year.

15,942 people in 23803 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 23803? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.9 minutes.

The median age here is 38. There are 19,266 men and 21,276 women. The median age for men is 36 while for women the median age is 40.

To give you a sense of the community, 22,322 people (out of the 40,542 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 17,381 homes, and 1,012 businesses every day. 523 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

23803 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Algiers, Algeria!) and -77 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 139 feet above sea levell.

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• Acorn Ridge Neighborhood
• Area 312 Neighborhood Watch Association
• Ashington HOA
• Brandermill
• Brookbury Homeowner's Association
• City Point Neighborhood Watch
• Cobblestone Neighborhood Watch Group
• Cornez Manor Neighborhood Watch
• Crescent Hills Neighborhood Watch
• Davisville, Bland Court, Booker St Neighborhood Watch
• Dellrose/Roseville Neighborhood Watch
• Farmingdale Neighborhood Watch
• Fernbrook
• Friends of VA Virtual Academy
• Greater Heights Neighborhood Watch
• Hallsley HOA
• Kings Court Neighborhood Watch Group
• Kingsland Glen
• Kippax

• Kippax High Rise
• Loyd O. Taylor Neighborhood Watch of Autumn Woods
• Mansion Hills Neighborhood Watch
• National Memorial Neighborhood Watch
• Newberry Towne
• Newberry Townhomes
• Piper Square Neighborhood Watch
• Proctors Point
• Southcreek Homeowners Association
• Stoney Glen Community Assoc.
• Summerford H.O.A., Inc.
• The Meadows at Prince George Neighborhood Watch
• Vanguard/Freeman St Neighborhood Watch
• Walnut Hill Neighborhood Watch
• Walthall Creek Swim and Racquet Club
• West City Point Neighborhood Watch
• Westwood Watchers Neighborhood Watch
• Woodlake Community Assn.
• Woodlawn Neighborhood Watch

• Demographics

• Total Population: 40,542
• White Population: 13,884
• Black Population: 25,891
• Hispanic Population: 1,520
• Asian Population: 330
• Hawaiian Population: 44
• Indian Population: 338
• Male Population: 19,266
• Female Population: 21,276
• Median Age: 38
• Median Age of Males: 36
• Median Age of Females: 40

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: Virginia
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Richmond VA
• County: Petersburg
• City: Petersburg
• Longitude: -77.5
• Latitude: 37.2
• Elevation: 140 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 804

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 15,825
• Drive alone: 11,985
• Carpool: 2,781
• Public transit: 359
• Ride bikes or walk: 523


• Average commute time: 24.9 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 324
•    5 - 9: 1,701
•    10 - 14: 2,284
•    15 - 19: 3,115
•    20 - 24: 2,436
•    25 - 29: 656
•    30 - 34: 2,047
•    35 - 39: 548
•    40 - 44: 603
•    45 - 59: 1,357
•    60 - 89: 419
•    90 plus: 335

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $145,100
• Average Annual Household Income: $39,464
• Businesses: 661
• Employees: 9,242
• Annual Payroll: $327,483,000
• Average Family Income: $43,932
• Median Family Income: $31,199
• Average Income for Men: $26,861
• Average Income for Women: $18,440

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 04
• Congressional District Land Area: 4488.0
• Sr Senator: Mark R. Warner (D)
• Jr Senator: Tim Kaine (D)
• US House Representative: J. Randy Forbes (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 730
• State FIPS Code: 51

• Petersburg Farmers Market

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Primary Schools

A. P. Hill Elementary

1450 Talley Avenue

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 862-7002

Blandford Elementary School

816 E Bank St

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 862-7078

Early Childhood Learning Center

1000 Diamond Street

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 861-0046

Ettrick Elem.

20910 Chesterfield Ave.

Ettrick, VA 23803

(804) 520-6005

J. E. B. Stuart Elem.

100 Pleasants Lane

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 862-7013

Matoaca Elem.

6627 River Rd

Matoaca, VA 23803

(804) 590-3100

Robert E. Lee Elem.

51 Gibbons St

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 862-7007

Rohoic Elem.

23312 Airport St

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 863-4150

Westview Elem.

1100 Patterson Street

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 862-7010

Middle Schools

Matoaca Middle

20300 Halloway Ave.

Matoaca, VA 23803

(804) 590-3130

Peabody Middle

725 Wesley St

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 862-7075

High Schools

Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.

West Washington St Extended

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 524-7100

Other Schools

Appomattox Regional Gov Sch

512 W Washington St

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 722-0200

Petersburg Regional Alternative

Spec Youth Services Of Va

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 733-2180

Southside Va Training Ctr

Bldg 120

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 524-7340

Other Schools

A. P. Hill Elem.

1450 Talley Ave

Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 862-7016