Penfield Heights, Birmingham, AL
Penfield Heights — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Penfield 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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Penfield Heights Neighborhood Overview
Penfield Heights is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, primarily within the 35206 ZIP code. The area presents a housing market with a median home value of $110,700, which is accessible relative to many urban areas. The average home size is approximately 1,425 square feet, offering a practical amount of living space for residents. The neighborhood has a nearly even split between owners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 47.8% and a renter-occupied rate of 52.2%.
The local rental market shows a median gross rent of $966 per month. This, combined with the median household income of $38,671, provides context for the area's cost of living. The neighborhood's character is shaped by this mix of housing tenure, creating a diverse residential community within the broader Birmingham landscape.
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Penfield Heights Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $111K |
| Median Gross Rent | $966/mo |
| Median Household Income | $39K |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 7.0% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35206 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Penfield Heights, Birmingham
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Penfield Heights
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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 2026-05-29