Penton, Opelika, AL
Penton — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Penton, Opelika, Alabama. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) licensing database.
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Penton Neighborhood Overview
Penton is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily served by the 36862 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the local housing market, with a median home value of $139,400. This is supported by a strong culture of homeownership, as 76.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The typical home in Penton offers a comfortable average size of approximately 1,450 square feet.
The neighborhood's housing costs are notably accessible. For renters, who make up 23.5% of occupied households, the median gross rent is $599 per month. The median household income in Penton is $44,014, which aligns with the local census figures. This combination of moderate incomes and relatively low housing costs characterizes the area's economic profile.
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Penton Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $139K |
| Median Gross Rent | $599/mo |
| Median Household Income | $44K |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.5% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.3% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36862 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Penton, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Penton
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-29