Tarpley, Bessemer, AL
Tarpley — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Tarpley, 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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Tarpley Neighborhood Overview
Tarpley is a neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily served by the 35221 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the local housing market, with a median home value of $71,400. This is reflected in the community's high homeownership rate of 63.4%, indicating a stable, resident-owned core. The typical home in Tarpley offers a practical living space, averaging 1,350 square feet.
The neighborhood's housing costs are accessible, with a median gross rent of $968 per month for the 36.6% of households that are renter-occupied. The economic profile shows a median household income of $33,660, which aligns with the area's modest home values. This combination of low-cost homeownership and rental options defines Tarpley's current real estate landscape.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 272 neighborhoods in Bessemer.
Tarpley Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $71K |
| Median Gross Rent | $968/mo |
| Median Household Income | $34K |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 11.6% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35221 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Tarpley, Bessemer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Tarpley
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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