City

Pennington, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Choctaw County  ·  Alabama

👥580Population
💰$28,486Median HH Income▼ 63% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$82,500Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 85% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.1% Female 62.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.2%Black: 48.8%Race
White51.2%
Black48.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
19%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 85% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.4%)
HS Graduate65 (23.2%)
Some College85 (30.4%)
Associates37 (13.2%)
Bachelors68 (24.3%)
Graduate Degree21 (7.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 30.4%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 24.3%Graduate: 7.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad23.2%
Some College30.4%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors24.3%
Graduate7.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
60%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,486 ▼ 63% below avg
Median Home Value$82,500 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$376/mo
Total Housing Units371
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Pennington, AL

Pennington is a city in Alabama, located in Choctaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 580 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Pennington is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,486 is well below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Pennington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $376 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pennington is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.21%).

Pennington, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Pennington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36916 580 $28,486 $82,500 $376 9.0% 31.8% 76.4%