Cowpens, Opelika, AL
Cowpens — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Cowpens, Opelika, 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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Cowpens Neighborhood Overview
Cowpens is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily served by the 36256 ZIP code. The area presents a highly affordable housing market, with a median home value of $139,500. This affordability is paired with a very high homeownership rate of 89.1%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. The average home size of 1,475 square feet suggests these are typically single-family homes offering comfortable living space.
The neighborhood's character is defined by its economic stability and resident investment. With a median household income of $55,500, incomes are in line with the local market, supporting the high rate of homeownership. For the smaller rental segment, representing 10.9% of households, median gross rent is a modest $629 per month. This combination of affordable home values, reasonable rents, and strong homeownership makes Cowpens an accessible and established community within Opelika.
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Cowpens Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $140K |
| Median Gross Rent | $629/mo |
| Median Household Income | $56K |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36256 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Cowpens, Opelika
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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 2026-05-31