Sikes, Opelika, AL
Sikes — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Sikes, 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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Sikes Neighborhood Overview
Sikes, Opelika, Alabama
Sikes is a neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, primarily within the 36862 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into homeownership, with a median home value of $139,400. The housing stock typically offers an average home size of 1,450 square feet. The neighborhood has a strong owner-occupied character, evidenced by a homeownership rate of 76.5%, meaning the majority of residents own their homes.
The local housing market shows a clear distinction between owning and renting. For renters, the median gross rent is a notably affordable $599 per month. The renter-occupied rate is 23.5%, complementing the high rate of homeownership. The median household income in Sikes is $44,014, which aligns with the accessible cost of housing in the area, whether purchasing or renting.
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Sikes Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $139K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $599/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $44K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.5% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36862 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Sikes, 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 2026-04-18