Panola is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Sumter County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 144. Panola is 6mi north-northeast of Geiger. Panola has a post office with ZIP code 35477.DemographicsAs of the 2010 United States Census, there were 144 people residing in the CDP. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.9% Black and 2.1% White.Notable peopleBill Bruton (1925 – 1995), Major League Baseball center fielder who was the National League stolen base champion in 1953, 1954, and 1955Boston Blackie (1943 – 1993), Chicago blues musician