Harlem Heights, Bessemer, AL
Harlem Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Harlem Heights, Bessemer, 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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Harlem Heights Neighborhood Overview
Harlem Heights is a neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily within the 35061 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced housing market with a notable homeownership majority. The median home value is $172,000, and homes average around 1,500 square feet in size. The homeownership rate stands at 61.4%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community core.
The neighborhood's financial profile shows a median household income of $59,010. For renters, who make up 38.6% of households, the median gross rent is $1,219 per month. This combination of home values, income levels, and rental costs outlines a market accessible to both owners and tenants within the Bessemer area.
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Harlem Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $172K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $59K |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35061 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Harlem Heights, Bessemer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Harlem Heights
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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 2026-05-31