ZIP Code 36303
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Dothan · Houston County · Alabama
- Population
- 30,217
- Median income
- $54,147
- Median home value
- $182,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.8%
- Land area
- 162.7 sq mi
186/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
Chicago
ZIP code 36303 in Dothan, Alabama has a population of 30,217. The median household income is $54,147, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $182,600, 34% below the US average. 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36303 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 162.7 square miles in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama. The area is home to 30,217 residents, producing a population density of 186 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36303 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36303 sits at $54,147 (11% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,103. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $182,600 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $893 per month, and 58.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36303 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Houston County, so you can benchmark 36303 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 36303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$34,103
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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