Nelson Heights, Birmingham, AL
Nelson Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Nelson 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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Nelson Heights Neighborhood Overview
Nelson Heights, Birmingham, Alabama
Nelson Heights is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, located primarily within the 35206 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 47.8% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 52.2%. This creates a diverse residential community within the city.
The local housing market is characterized by affordability, with a median home value of $110,700. The typical home offers a comfortable average size of 1,425 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $966 per month. The median household income for residents is $38,671, which aligns with the accessible cost of housing in the neighborhood.
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Nelson Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $111K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $966/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $39K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 7.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35206 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Nelson 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 2026-04-18