PlainZIP

Dothan, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36305

Houston County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,470
176/sq mi
$84,302
Median income
$251,000
Median home value
35.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dothan pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
176
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36305 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36305 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, home to 14,470 residents across 82.2 square miles, a density of 176 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36305 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,302 (38% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $45,171. Poverty here runs at 7.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. Housing costs here run $251,000 for a typical home value (42% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,156 a month; 66.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Houston County, letting you compare 36305 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 36305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dothan, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36305.

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 36305, 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

14,470

Population

82.2

Area (sq mi)

176

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36305?

42.5

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.6%
African American 11.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$84,302

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$45,171

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36305 ranks nationally

Dothan, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$84,302 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,532

Total Housing Units

6,920

Occupied Units

612

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$251,000

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$1,156

Median Rent

1998

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

-1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36305 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 141
2021 +9.1% 154
2022 +14.9% 177
2023 +18.6% 210
2024 -1.6% 207

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 405 business establishments in ZIP 36305, employing approximately 6,917 people with a combined annual payroll of $339,167,000.

405

Businesses

6,917

Employees

$339.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 83 20.5%
Retail trade 52 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 38 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 37 9.1%
Finance and insurance 34 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 8.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 7.2%
Construction 28 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 5.2%
Wholesale trade 12 3.0%
Manufacturing 9 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.0%
Educational services 5 1.2%

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 36305 vs 36301 →

ZIP 36305 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 36305 ranks #3 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 36305 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 36305 ranks the highest 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 6.9 mi
36350 Midland City, AL 6,540 10.2 mi
36371 Pinckard, AL 720 8.4 mi
36303 Dothan, AL 30,217 7.5 mi
36375 Slocomb, AL 7,390 9.0 mi
36352 Newton, AL 4,885 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Houston County

36301 standard
Dothan, AL
Pop: 35,759
36303 standard
Dothan, AL
Pop: 30,217
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 36305 in? ▼
ZIP code 36305 (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 36305? ▼
ZIP code 36305 in Dothan, AL has a population of 14,470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36305? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36305 is $84,302, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36305? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36305 is $251,000, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36305? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36305 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36305? ▼
ZIP code 36305 has 405 business establishments employing approximately 6,917 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36305? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36305 are: Health care and social assistance (83), Retail trade (52), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36305? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36305 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 36305? ▼
In ZIP code 36305, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.7% 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 36305? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36305 is 20.7 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 36305? ▼
In ZIP code 36305, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36305? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36305 is 7.9% 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.