ZIP Code 36305
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Dothan · Houston County · Alabama
- Population
- 14,470
- Median income
- $84,302
- Median home value
- $251,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.7%
- Land area
- 82.2 sq mi
176/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.5
Chicago
ZIP code 36305 in Dothan, Alabama has a population of 14,470. The median household income is $84,302, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $251,000, 10% below the US average. 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36305 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.2 square miles in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama. The area is home to 14,470 residents, producing a population density of 176 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 36305 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36305 sits at $84,302 (38% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $45,171. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $251,000 (42% above the state average) with median rent at $1,156 per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36305 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Houston County, so you can benchmark 36305 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 36305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36305.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
34 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 36305, 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
14,470
Population
82.2
Area (sq mi)
176
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36305?
42.5
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
5.2%
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?
$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
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?
7,532
Total Housing Units
6,920
Occupied Units
612
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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