Penton
Census-designated place in Chambers County, Alabama
Penton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chambers County, Alabama, with 163 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 807 ft (246 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Abanda, 6.4 miles NW.
- 163residents (2020 Census)
- 807 ftelevation · 246 m
- 9.1 sq miland area · 23.7 km²
- 18 / sq mipopulation density
- 36862ZIP code
About Penton
Penton is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 163 as of the 2020 census which is down from a population of 201 people at the 2010 census.
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- Median home value
- $221,400
- Median age
- 64
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Penton had 163 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 163 |
|---|---|
| Density | 18 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Penton at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Chambers County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 163 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.14 sq mi (23.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0098° N, 85.4748° W |
| ZIP code | 36862 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0159016 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Penton
- Abanda6.4 mi NW
- Five Points7.2 mi E
- La Fayette8.8 mi SE
- Wadley9.5 mi NW
- Daviston9.8 mi W
- Fredonia10.7 mi E
- Roanoke11.2 mi NE
- Standing Rock14.6 mi E
- Rock Mills15.3 mi NE
- Glenn, GA17.9 mi NE
- Huguley17.9 mi SE
- New Site18.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Penton
What county is Penton in?
Penton is in Chambers County, Alabama.
What is the population of Penton, AL?
163 people lived in Penton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Penton, AL?
The ZIP code of Penton is 36862.
What is the elevation of Penton?
807 feet (246 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Penton?
Abanda (6.4 mi), Five Points (7.2 mi), La Fayette (8.8 mi), Wadley (9.5 mi), Daviston (9.8 mi).
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