Petersburg
City in Menard County, Illinois
Petersburg is a city in Menard County, Illinois, with 2,258 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Petersburg, 2.1 miles S.
- 2,258residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 1,445 / sq mipopulation density
- 62675ZIP code
About Petersburg
Petersburg is a city in and the county seat of Menard County, Illinois, United States, on the bluffs and part of the floodplain overlooking the Sangamon River. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois metropolitan area. The population was 2,258 at the 2020 census, nearly unchanged from 2010. Petersburg is located approximately 2 miles (3 km) north of New Salem, the original location where Abraham Lincoln first settled, as he started his career.
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Living in Petersburg
- Median household income
- $56,458
- Median home value
- $177,700
- Median rent
- $653/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Petersburg had 2,258 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,258 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,445 per sq mi (558 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Petersburg at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Menard County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,258 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.56 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0143° N, 89.8453° W |
| ZIP code | 62675 |
| Official website | petersburgil.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1759312 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Petersburg
- Lake Petersburg2.1 mi S
- Tallula6.8 mi SW
- Greenview7.4 mi NE
- Athens7.5 mi SE
- Oakford8.7 mi NW
- Cantrall10.4 mi SE
- Pleasant Plains10.4 mi S
- Ashland12.2 mi SW
- Kilbourne12.9 mi NW
- Middletown14.7 mi NE
- Easton15.0 mi N
- Mason City15.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Petersburg
What county is Petersburg in?
Petersburg is in Menard County, Illinois.
What is the population of Petersburg, IL?
2,258 people lived in Petersburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Petersburg, IL?
The ZIP code of Petersburg is 62675.
What is the elevation of Petersburg?
518 feet (158 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Petersburg?
Lake Petersburg (2.1 mi), Tallula (6.8 mi), Greenview (7.4 mi), Athens (7.5 mi), Oakford (8.7 mi).
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