Zion City, Birmingham, AL
Zion City — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Zion City, 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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Zion City Neighborhood Overview
Zion City, Birmingham, Alabama
Zion City is a neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, primarily within the 35206 ZIP code. The market is classified as Affordable, with a median home value of $110,700. This price point is accessible relative to the median household income of $38,671. 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 housing stock offers space for the price, with an average home size of 1,425 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $966 per month. This combination of affordable purchase prices and moderate rental costs defines Zion City's housing market, providing options for both aspiring homeowners and those preferring to rent within a budget-conscious framework.
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Zion City 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 |
| Market Tier | Affordable | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35206 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Zion City, Birmingham
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Zion City
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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