Penton, West Memphis, AR
Penton — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Penton, West Memphis, Arkansas. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC) licensing database.
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Penton Neighborhood Overview
Penton is a neighborhood in West Memphis, Arkansas, primarily served by the ZIP code 38664. The housing market here is characterized by a very high concentration of renters, with a homeownership rate of just 11.2% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 88.8%. This creates a dynamic where the rental market is dominant, with a median gross rent of $953 per month. For prospective buyers, the median home value is reported at $164,500, with the average home size being approximately 1,025 square feet.
The neighborhood's economic profile shows a median household income of $45,133. This income level, relative to the local housing costs, suggests Penton is an area with more accessible rental options compared to many markets. The data paints a picture of a community where the vast majority of residents are tenants, shaping the day-to-day character and housing stock utilization of the neighborhood within West Memphis.
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Penton Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $165K |
| Median Gross Rent | $953/mo |
| Median Household Income | $45K |
| Homeownership Rate | 11.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 27.6% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 38664 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Penton, West Memphis
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Penton
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Arkansas 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 2026-06-01