36301 ZIP Code
Dothan, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36301 |
| City/Town: | Dothan |
| County: | Houston |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,101 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,414 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,294 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,674 |
| Median Home Value: | $146,800 |
| Land Area: | 89.2 sq miles
231.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.1405, -85.4091 |
Population Information (36301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,101 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,958 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,143 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,335 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,415 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,745 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,200 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,091 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,037 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,900 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,593 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,411 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,609 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,916 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,022 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 827 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $146,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $835 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,674 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,172 | 85.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,502 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,094 | 59.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,078 | 40.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,315 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,105 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,721 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,762 | 33.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,509 | 24.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,587 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,001 | 11.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,630 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,414 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,466 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,155 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,294 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,952 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,069 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 853 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,049 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,823 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,189 | 13.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,028 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,873 | 62.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,972 | 31.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 120 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 255 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 203 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,656 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 850 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,708 | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,130 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 125 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 72 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 381 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36301 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,114 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 976 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,934 | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,564 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,244 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,404 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,839 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,866 | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 754 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 477 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36301 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,450 | 83.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,547 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 22 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 109 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 164 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 640 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36301 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 101 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,074 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,646 | 10.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 495 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,151 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,493 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 141 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 635 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,502 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,681 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,685 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 654 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 811 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (36301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,821 | 86.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,246 | 55.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,473 | 43.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,004 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36301 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,860 | 71.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,040 | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,774 | 24.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,049 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 265 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,678 | 17.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36301 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,591 | 71.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 280 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 569 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 811 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 832 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 254 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 203 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,099 | 11.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36301 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 113 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,819 | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,001 | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,362 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,607 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,039 | 17.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,503 | 14.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,844 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 808 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 578 | 3.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36301 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 106 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,077 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,596 | 20.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,349 | 58.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,252 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 294 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36301 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 905 | 6.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 146 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,940 | 91.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 166 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36301 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 934 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,064 | 40.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,346 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,828 | 18.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36301 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 707 | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,936 | 21.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,016 | 22.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,581 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,533 | 16.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,101 | 12.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 187 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 33 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,164 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $357 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $835 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (36301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,172 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,228 | 41.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,027 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,741 | 18.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,369 | 35.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,260 | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,796 | 31.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36301 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,110 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,777 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,925 | 49.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 437 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,663 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,758 | 33.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36301 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,611 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 596 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 566 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,065 | 47.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,888 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,496 | 17.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,105 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,839 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,825 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,802 | 18.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 620 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,711 | 54.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,471 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36301 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,857 | 88.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,837 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,120 | 55.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,655 | 43.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 952 | 24.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 62 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,104 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 315 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 997 | 316.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 997 | 316.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 997 | 316.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 69 | 21.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9 | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 636 | 201.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 5.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36301 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,766 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,331 | 96.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,435 | 4.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,054 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 135 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 173 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 73 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36301 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,172 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,618 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
Dothan, AL36301