| ZIP Code | 36303 |
|---|---|
| City | Dothan |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Houston County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 339 ft |
| Latitude | 31.264692 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.388814 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 21.8% ▲ 118% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 249 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,602 (30.1%) |
| Some College | 2,310 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 3,040 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,921 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,510 (29.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,006 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,600 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $855/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,622 |
| Vacant Units | 2,554 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,622 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,554 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 36303 is located in Dothan, Alabama, within Houston County. With a population of 30,388, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.3 years. Economically, 36303 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,006 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36303 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $175,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $855 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.7%) and renters (41.3%). Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 36303 is majority White (50.14%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.8%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36303 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 36303 in Dothan, AL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 30,388 residents, a median household income of $53,006, and a median home value of $175,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.