36916 ZIP Code — Pennington, AL

Choctaw County, Alabama

ZIP code 36916 is located in Pennington, Alabama, within Choctaw County. It covers approximately 44.54 square miles and serves a population of 689 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/334.

About ZIP code 36916

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($28,792) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (20%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36916 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

689

population

44.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36916 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36916

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pennington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36782 Sweet Water (9.3 mi) 36922 Ward (10.1 mi) 36748 Linden (11.7 mi) 36732 Demopolis (14.1 mi) 36904 Butler (15.6 mi) 36925 York (17.7 mi) 36736 Dixons Mills (18.3 mi) 36912 Lisman (18.8 mi) 36727 Campbell (19.1 mi) 36754 Magnolia (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	689
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	44.54 sq mi
Water area	1.48 sq mi
Latitude	32.2320
Longitude	-88.0260
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205/334

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	62.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	22.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

689

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$28,792

Median household income

$25,708

Per capita income

$81,100

Median home value

$328

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

346

Housing units

4.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	199	28.9%
18 and over	490	71.1%
65 and over	105	15.2%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 58.8%

White 41.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	405	58.8%
White	284	41.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	62.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	22.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 29.1%

$25k–$35k 21.6%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	29.1%
$25k–$35k	21.6%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	3.4%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$28,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.2%

$50k–$100k 53.6%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,100
Median rent / month	$328
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	60.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	5.1%
1960–1969	17.8%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.1%
Electricity	80.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	34.1%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	83	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	106	35.8%
Households with children under 18	89	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	80	27.0%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	24.3%
Married	37.6%	49.0%
Separated	0.0%	12.0%
Widowed	22.6%	8.9%
Divorced	4.7%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 21.2%

Bachelor's degree 1.7%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.2%
Bachelor's or higher	4.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	58	45.0%
High school	62	48.1%
College / grad school	9	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 25.1%

Manufacturing 21.5%

Construction 15.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Professional & management 8.7%

Retail trade 6.4%

Education & healthcare 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.7%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	27.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.6%
Production & transportation	35.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.3%
Government	35.2%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 1.0%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 1.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	42.6%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.2%
High blood pressure	54.1%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	19.9%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	38.2%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	37.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.5%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	29.6%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	20.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	49.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.3%
65 and over	51.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	598	86.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	689	100.0%
Born in same state	689	100.0%
Born in different state	265	38.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	126	18.3%
Italian	58	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	4.1%
German	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	92.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36916

What city is ZIP code 36916 in?

ZIP code 36916 is primarily assigned to Pennington, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36916 in?

ZIP code 36916 falls within Choctaw County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36916?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36916?

Health data for ZIP code 36916 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 36916 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 36916 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 36916 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 36916 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36916 in?

ZIP code 36916 observes the CST timezone.