Piney Woods, Opelika, AL
Piney Woods — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Piney Woods, 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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Piney Woods Neighborhood Overview
Piney Woods is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily served by the 36262 ZIP code. The area presents a highly affordable housing market, with a median home value of $96,600 and an average home size of approximately 1,325 square feet. This affordability is paired with a remarkably high homeownership rate of 90.0%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community.
The neighborhood's median household income is $55,375, which aligns with the local housing costs. For the rental market, the median gross rent is $883 per month, with renter-occupied housing units making up only 10.0% of the neighborhood's housing stock. This data underscores Piney Woods as a predominantly owner-occupied area where residents have established deep roots.
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Piney Woods Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $97K |
| Median Gross Rent | $883/mo |
| Median Household Income | $55K |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.0% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 26.3% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36262 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Piney Woods, Opelika
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Piney Woods
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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