Phelan, Decatur, AL
Phelan — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Phelan, Decatur, 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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Phelan Neighborhood Overview
Phelan is a neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama, primarily within the 35055 ZIP code. It presents a balanced residential community with a notable majority of homeowners, as the homeownership rate stands at 65.4%, complemented by a renter-occupied rate of 34.6%. The housing market is characterized by a median home value of $185,300, with the average home offering approximately 1,425 square feet of living space.
The neighborhood's financial profile shows alignment between housing costs and local earnings. The median household income is $56,769, which supports the current median gross rent of $851 per month for rental properties. This combination suggests a market that is accessible for both buyers and renters within the community, providing stable housing options for a range of budgets.
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Phelan Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $185K |
| Median Gross Rent | $851/mo |
| Median Household Income | $57K |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.7% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35055 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Phelan, Decatur
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Phelan
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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 2026-05-30