Oakwood, Bessemer, AL
Oakwood — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Oakwood, 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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Oakwood Neighborhood Overview
Oakwood is a residential neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily served by the 35020 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the Bessemer housing market, with a median home value of $87,000. This affordability is reflected in the local economic profile, where the median household income is $31,257. The neighborhood has a balanced mix of owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 54.8% and a renter-occupied rate of 45.3%.
The housing stock in Oakwood typically offers modestly sized homes, with an average home size of 1,350 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $828 per month. This combination of low home values and rents makes Oakwood one of the more budget-conscious neighborhoods in the city, catering to households with incomes near the local median. The market dynamics suggest a community where homeownership is accessible to a slight majority of residents.
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Oakwood Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $87K |
| Median Gross Rent | $828/mo |
| Median Household Income | $31K |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.6% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35020 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Oakwood, Bessemer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Oakwood
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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