Kalona, Bessemer, AL
Kalona — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Kalona, 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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Kalona Neighborhood Overview
Kalona is a neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily within the 35085 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 82.3%. This is reflected in the local housing market, where the median home value is reported at $113,900, and the typical home offers a comfortable average size of approximately 1,475 square feet.
The neighborhood's economic profile shows a median household income of $66,771, which supports the local housing dynamics. For the rental segment, representing 17.7% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $846 per month. This combination of affordable home values and moderate rent, relative to the area income, characterizes Kalona as a practical and established residential area within the Bessemer community.
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Kalona Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $114K |
| Median Gross Rent | $846/mo |
| Median Household Income | $67K |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.7% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.6% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35085 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Kalona, Bessemer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Kalona
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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