Pennington, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Sumter County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
536
Population
103/sq mi density
$28,186
Median Income
$18,677 per capita
$81,500
Home Value
$127,835 Zillow
$376
Median Rent
17.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$28,186 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,500 home value, $376/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$81,500
71% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$376/mo
68% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
332
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$81,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$127,835
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.1%
Owner-Occupied
26.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$376/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
44% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $81,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $127,835 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $376 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 332 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 17.3% |