Dothan, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36303
Houston County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,217
- 186/sq mi High-density area
- $54,147
- Median income Below-median income area
- $182,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dothan pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 186
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36303 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36303 (Dothan, AL) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 180.1 in 2023 to 182.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36303 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, with 30,217 residents across 162.7 square miles, a density of 186 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36303 reports a modest median household income of $54,147 (11% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,103. The poverty rate is 21.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $182,600 (3% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $893; 58.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Houston County, so 36303 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 36303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dothan, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36303.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
250 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
126 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
125 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
112 establishments
- Wholesale trade 94
Wholesale trade
94 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36303, Dothan, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
30,217
Population
162.7
Area (sq mi)
186
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36303?
38.5
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$54,147
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$34,103
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36303 ranks nationally
Dothan, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$54,147 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,683housing units
14,683
Total Housing Units
12,216
Occupied Units
2,467
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,600
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$893
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36303 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 138 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 148 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 168 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 180 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 183 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,217 business establishments in ZIP 36303, employing approximately 20,268 people with a combined annual payroll of $912,879,000.
1,217
Businesses
20,268
Employees
$912.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 250 | 20.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 126 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 125 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 112 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 94 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 78 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 67 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 53 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 51 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 3.5% |
| Information | 28 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 36303 vs 36301 →
ZIP 36303 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36301
Dothan (36301)
35,759 residents
- 36303
Dothan (36303)
30,217 residents
- 36305
Dothan (36305)
14,470 residents
- 36345 7,822
Headland (36345)
7,822 residents
- 36350 6,540
Midland City (36350)
6,540 residents
- 36376 2,445
Webb (36376)
2,445 residents
- 36321 1,632
Cowarts (36321)
1,632 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36303 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36303 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36305
Dothan (36305)
$84,302 median income
- 36345
Headland (36345)
$71,453 median income
- 36321
Cowarts (36321)
$64,267 median income
- 36350
Midland City (36350)
$55,366 median income
- 36303
Dothan (36303)
$54,147 median income
- 36301
Dothan (36301)
$50,125 median income
- 36376
Webb (36376)
$49,700 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36303 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36303, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,217 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36303 in?
ZIP code 36303 (Dothan) is located in Houston County, Alabama. Houston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/houston-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36303?
ZIP code 36303 in Dothan, AL has a population of 30,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36303?
The median household income in ZIP 36303 is $54,147, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36303?
The median home value in ZIP 36303 is $182,600, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36303?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36303 is White at 50.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36303?
ZIP code 36303 has 1,217 business establishments employing approximately 20,268 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36303?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36303 are: Retail trade (250), Accommodation and food services (126), Health care and social assistance (125). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36303?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36303 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36303?
In ZIP code 36303, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36303?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36303 is 19.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36303?
In ZIP code 36303, approximately 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36303?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36303 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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