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Petersburg, Virginia · ZIP 23803

Petersburg — ZIP 23803

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Petersburg (23803) scores 25/100 — Below Average for Petersburg. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $242K.

25OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share24%
Property crime share76%

No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage.

School index25/100
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index63/100
Typical home value$242K
Median rent$1,258/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$242K

Median Rent

$1,258/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,148

Violent Crime

638

Property Crime

4,510

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Chesterfield County, Virginia (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Matoaca Middle06–08775Not reportedNot reported
Matoaca ElementaryPK–05676Not reportedNot reported
Ettrick ElementaryPK–05560Not reportedNot reported
Cool Spring ElementaryKG–05540Not reportedNot reported
Pleasants Lane ElementaryKG–05493Not reportedNot reported
Westview Early Childhood Education CenterPK–PK418Not reportedNot reported
Lakemont ElementaryKG–05393Not reportedNot reported
Appomattox Regional Governor's SchoolN–N—Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: state proficiency isn't reported for the schools in this ZIP, so the Schools score uses nearby or county data where available and otherwise grade-band coverage.

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Demographics

Population

41,794

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

51%

Median Age

36.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 23803 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 23803 has a school score of 25/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 23803 is approximately $242K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 23803 in Petersburg has an overall NeighborScore of 25/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.