Barlow Bend, Spanish Fort, AL
Barlow Bend — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Barlow Bend, Spanish Fort, 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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Barlow Bend Neighborhood Overview
Barlow Bend is a neighborhood in Spanish Fort, Alabama, primarily served by the 36540 ZIP code. The area presents a distinct economic profile, with a median household income of $27,254, which is reflected in its housing market dynamics. The neighborhood is characterized by a very high rate of homeownership at 83.1%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community.
The housing stock in Barlow Bend tends toward modestly sized homes, with an average home size of 1,375 square feet. This aligns with the neighborhood's income levels and suggests a market for more affordable, smaller-scale properties. With a renter-occupied rate of 16.9%, the rental market is a smaller segment of the overall housing landscape here.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 192 neighborhoods in Spanish Fort.
Barlow Bend Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27K |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36540 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Barlow Bend, Spanish Fort
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Barlow Bend
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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