Rockdale, Bessemer, AL
Rockdale — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Rockdale, 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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Rockdale Neighborhood Overview
Rockdale is a neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily served by the 35022 ZIP code. It presents as a stable, homeowner-majority community, with a homeownership rate of 81.4%. The housing market is characterized by a median home value of $227,400, with homes averaging a comfortable 1,675 square feet in size. This suggests a market of primarily single-family homes that offer substantial space for residents.
The neighborhood's economic profile is anchored by a median household income of $74,951, which aligns with the local housing costs. For the rental segment, which comprises 18.6% of occupied units, the median gross rent is reported at $999 per month. This combination of a high homeownership rate, solid median income, and defined housing values indicates a settled residential area with a strong sense of permanence among its residents.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 272 neighborhoods in Bessemer.
Rockdale Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $227K |
| Median Gross Rent | $999/mo |
| Median Household Income | $75K |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.8% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35022 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Rockdale, Bessemer
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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 2026-05-30