Petersburg
City in Nelson County, North Dakota

Petersburg is a city in Nelson County, North Dakota, with 162 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,532 ft (467 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Michigan City, 5.6 miles W.
- 162residents (2020 Census)
- 1,532 ftelevation · 467 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 157 / sq mipopulation density
- 58272ZIP code
About Petersburg
Petersburg is a city in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 162 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Petersburg
- Median household income
- $72,083
- Median home value
- $112,500
- Median age
- 61.5
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Petersburg had 162 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 162 |
|---|---|
| Density | 157 per sq mi (61 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Petersburg at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Nelson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 162 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.03 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.0175° N, 98.0006° W |
| ZIP code | 58272 |
| Official website | petersburgnd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3861860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Petersburg
- Michigan City5.6 mi W
- Niagara5.8 mi E
- Dahlen10.3 mi N
- Lakota16.1 mi W
- Fordville16.7 mi NE
- Larimore18.8 mi SE
- Inkster18.9 mi NE
- McVille19.2 mi SW
- Lankin20.9 mi N
- Brocket21.1 mi NW
- Conway21.2 mi NE
- Pekin21.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Petersburg
What county is Petersburg in?
Petersburg is in Nelson County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Petersburg, ND?
162 people lived in Petersburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Petersburg, ND?
The ZIP code of Petersburg is 58272.
What is the elevation of Petersburg?
1,532 feet (467 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Petersburg?
Michigan City (5.6 mi), Niagara (5.8 mi), Dahlen (10.3 mi), Lakota (16.1 mi), Fordville (16.7 mi).
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