City

Dothan, AL

5 ZIP codes  ·  Houston County  ·  Alabama

👥86,607Population
💰$57,050Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$179,172Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.6%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 30.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3%Race
White59.6%
Hispanic4.9%
Black30.7%
Asian1.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma778 (1.4%)
HS Graduate16,474 (30.7%)
Some College7,097 (13.2%)
Associates9,322 (17.4%)
Bachelors5,847 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree14,147 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College13.2%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.3%Renter: 39.7%Tenure
Owner60.3%
Renter39.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,050 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$179,171 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$923/mo
Total Housing Units39,947
Vacant Units5,500

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Dothan, AL

Dothan is a city in Alabama, located in Houston County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 86,607 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.52 years.

Economically, Dothan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,049 is below the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dothan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,171, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $922 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dothan is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.64%).

Dothan, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Dothan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36301 38,627 $49,124 $156,100 $886 4.8% 31.1% 58.3%
36303 30,388 $53,006 $175,600 $855 5.5% 39.9% 58.7%
36305 17,592 $81,438 $236,000 $1,120 3.2% 46.0% 67.6%