INDEPENDENT CITY · VA

Petersburg city, Virginia

Petersburg city is an independent city in Virginia with FIPS code 51730 and an estimated population of 33,309 (Census 2023), 53rd largest of 133 in the state.

County facts

Name
Petersburg city
State
Virginia
Type
independent city
FIPS code
51730
State FIPS
51
Population (2023)
33,309
Change since 2020
-0.3%
State rank
53 of 133

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in Virginia

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Petersburg city?

Petersburg city, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51730: 51 for the state and 730 for the county.

What state is Petersburg city in?

Petersburg city is in Virginia.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.