PlainZIP

Pennington, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36916

Choctaw County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

709
9/sq mi
$29,483
Median income
$92,500
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pennington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36916 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36916 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pennington, Choctaw County, Alabama, home to just 709 residents across 77.1 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36916 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,483 (52% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,890. Local economic indicators show a 9.4% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $92,500 (48% below the state average), median rent at $385 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Choctaw County, so you can benchmark 36916 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 36916

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pennington, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36916.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36916, Pennington, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

709

Population

77.1

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36916?

38.9

Median Age

39.9%

Male

60.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 53.8%
African American 46.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$29,483

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$33,890

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36916 ranks nationally

Pennington, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$29,483 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 35.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

370

Total Housing Units

284

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$92,500

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$385

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 36916, employing approximately 1,131 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,466,000.

26

Businesses

1,131

Employees

$103.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 30.8%
Retail trade 4 15.4%
Construction 3 11.5%
Manufacturing 3 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36916 vs 36910 →

ZIP 36916 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36916 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36916 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36916 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36910 Jachin, AL 35 5.3 mi
36763 Myrtlewood, AL 139 6.8 mi
36922 Ward, AL 656 8.4 mi
36782 Sweet Water, AL 2,405 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Choctaw County

36904 standard
Butler, AL
Pop: 4,098
36908 standard
Gilbertown, AL
Pop: 2,417
36919 standard
Silas, AL
Pop: 2,143
36912 standard
Lisman, AL
Pop: 2,017
36921 standard
Toxey, AL
Pop: 1,035
36922 standard
Ward, AL
Pop: 656

Related Areas

Choctaw County Pennington, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36916 in? ▼
ZIP code 36916 (Pennington) is located in Choctaw County, Alabama. Choctaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/choctaw-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36916? ▼
ZIP code 36916 in Pennington, AL has a population of 709 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36916? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36916 is $29,483, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36916? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36916 is $92,500, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36916? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36916 is White at 53.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36916? ▼
ZIP code 36916 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 1,131 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36916? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36916 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (4), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36916? ▼
In ZIP code 36916, 35.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36916? ▼
In ZIP code 36916, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36916? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36916 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.