Kenwood, Bessemer, AL
Kenwood — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Kenwood, 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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Kenwood Neighborhood Overview
Kenwood is a neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily served by the ZIP code 35226. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, as evidenced by a homeownership rate of 80.4%. This stability is underpinned by a strong economic foundation, with a median household income of $121,975, which supports the local housing market.
The housing market in Kenwood is characterized by valuable, spacious homes. The median home value is $366,300, and the average home size is a substantial 1,850 square feet. For the rental segment, which makes up 19.6% of occupied housing units, the median gross rent is $1,455 per month. These figures indicate a neighborhood with significant property investment and comfortable living spaces.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 272 neighborhoods in Bessemer.
Kenwood Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $366K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $122K |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.5% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35226 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Kenwood, Bessemer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Kenwood
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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