PlainZIP

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
$54,147
Median income
$182,600
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,103. Poverty here runs at 21.9%, with unemployment measured 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.

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. To put 36303 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Houston County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36303?

38.5

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 50.2%
African American 41.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

Owner 58.7%
Renter 41.3%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36303 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36303 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36301 Dothan, AL 35,759 8.5 mi
36376 Webb, AL 2,445 7.5 mi
36321 Cowarts, AL 1,632 6.8 mi
36305 Dothan, AL 14,470 7.5 mi
36350 Midland City, AL 6,540 7.9 mi
36345 Headland, AL 7,822 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Houston County

36301 standard
Dothan, AL
Pop: 35,759
36305 standard
Dothan, AL
Pop: 14,470
36312 standard
Ashford, AL
Pop: 6,187
36352 standard
Newton, AL
Pop: 4,885
36320 standard
Cottonwood, AL
Pop: 3,837
36376 standard
Webb, AL
Pop: 2,445

Related Areas

Houston County Dothan, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.