Poplar Creek, Decatur, IL
Poplar Creek — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Poplar Creek, Decatur, Illinois. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) licensing database.
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Poplar Creek Neighborhood Overview
Poplar Creek, Decatur, Alabama
Poplar Creek is a neighborhood in Decatur, Alabama, primarily within the 35643 ZIP code. The area presents a classic, affordable suburban market, characterized by a very high rate of homeownership at 88.8%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community. The financial picture is anchored by a median household income of $50,966, which aligns with the local housing costs.
The housing market in Poplar Creek offers significant value, with a median home value of $111,100. Homes here are typically spacious, averaging 1,650 square feet. For the smaller rental segment, which constitutes 11.2% of occupied units, the median gross rent is a modest $725 per month. This combination of low home prices and reasonable rent creates an accessible entry point into the Decatur housing market.
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Poplar Creek Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $111K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $725/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $51K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.8% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.2% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35643 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Poplar Creek, Decatur
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — 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