Frances Heights, Birmingham, AL
Frances Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Frances Heights, Birmingham, 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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Frances Heights Neighborhood Overview
Frances Heights, Birmingham, Alabama
Frances Heights is a residential neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, primarily within the 35068 ZIP code. The area presents a stable, predominantly owner-occupied community, with a homeownership rate of 74.1%. This stability is reflected in the housing market, where the median home value is $182,900, and the typical home offers a comfortable average size of 1,425 square feet.
The neighborhood's economic profile is anchored by a median household income of $74,066. For renters, who make up 25.9% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,104 per month. This combination of home values, income, and a high rate of homeownership suggests a well-established neighborhood with a strong sense of community investment among its residents.
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Frances Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $183K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $74K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35068 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Frances Heights, Birmingham
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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 2026-04-19