Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 18.4% ▲ 84% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.7% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 981 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 21,328 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 9,093 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 11,412 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 6,947 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,743 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,524 ▼ 26% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $172,707 ▼ 38% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $900/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 48,617 |
| Vacant Units | 6,934 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Houston County is located in Alabama and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 105,089 residents. With a median age of 40.25, it is a middle-aged county.
Houston County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,523 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 18.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Houston County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $172,707 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $900. Homeownership rates are high at 63.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Houston County are majority White (63.13%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Houston County, AL is a solidly middle-class area in Alabama. The 12 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36312 | Ashford | 6,147 | $55,257 | $158,300 | $865 | 3.3% | 27.1% |
| 36319 | Columbia | 2,406 | $61,845 | $165,800 | $766 | 3.6% | 25.8% |
| 36320 | Cottonwood | 3,137 | $45,366 | $130,700 | $675 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| 36321 | Cowarts | 2,159 | $58,203 | $178,500 | $842 | 2.1% | 21.1% |
| 36301 | Dothan | 38,627 | $49,124 | $156,100 | $886 | 4.8% | 31.1% |
| 36303 | Dothan | 30,388 | $53,006 | $175,600 | $855 | 5.5% | 39.9% |
| 36305 | Dothan | 17,592 | $81,438 | $236,000 | $1,120 | 3.2% | 46.0% |
| 36343 | Gordon | 1,469 | $57,500 | $95,000 | $884 | 13.1% | 13.8% |
| 36370 | Pansey | 1,052 | $60,313 | $100,500 | $573 | 4.5% | 17.4% |
| 36376 | Webb | 2,112 | $44,855 | $103,900 | $799 | 2.5% | 14.8% |