Sloss, Bessemer, AL
Sloss — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Sloss, 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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Sloss Neighborhood Overview
Sloss is a neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily served by the 35020 ZIP code. The area presents an accessible entry point into the housing market, with a median home value of $87,000. The typical home offers a substantial average size of 1,350 square feet. The neighborhood maintains a relatively balanced mix of owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 54.8% and a renter-occupied rate of 45.3%.
The local housing costs reflect the area's median household income of $31,257. For renters, the median gross rent is $828 per month. This combination of affordable home values and rental rates defines the current market snapshot for Sloss, positioning it as a community with lower financial barriers to entry compared to many national averages.
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Sloss 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 Sloss, Bessemer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Sloss
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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 2026-05-28