36303 ZIP Code
Dothan, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36303 |
| City/Town: | Dothan |
| County: | Houston |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,390 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,982 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,701 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,564 |
| Median Home Value: | $166,400 |
| Land Area: | 58.9 sq miles
152.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.2647, -85.3888 |
Population Information (36303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,390 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,593 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,797 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,040 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,968 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,904 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,044 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,908 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,010 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,679 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,465 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,988 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,755 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,517 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,599 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 513 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $166,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $814 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,564 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,808 | 81.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,756 | 18.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,204 | 61.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,604 | 39.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,526 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 602 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,709 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,949 | 29.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,574 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,034 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,681 | 17.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,977 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36303 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,982 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,241 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,938 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,701 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,575 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,672 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 839 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,456 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,239 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,583 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 782 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 68 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,176 | 53.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,253 | 40.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 71 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 334 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 311 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,242 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 780 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,009 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 441 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 235 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 55 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 278 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36303 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 892 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 861 | 7.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,177 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,202 | 10.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,577 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,708 | 14.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,426 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,419 | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 747 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 799 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36303 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,612 | 83.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,043 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 142 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 139 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 631 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36303 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 71 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 792 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,181 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 338 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,923 | 15.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 953 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 150 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 472 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,171 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,124 | 24.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,222 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 642 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 633 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.7% | 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 (36303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,538 | 87.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,215 | 56.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,622 | 44.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,431 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36303 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,381 | 71.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,377 | 37.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,829 | 24.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 782 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 173 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,032 | 17.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36303 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,125 | 69.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 220 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 514 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 855 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,099 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 540 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 373 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 830 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36303 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 86 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 999 | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,619 | 11.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,697 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,926 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,522 | 24.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,866 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,512 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 941 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 396 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36303 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 229 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,057 | 7.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,274 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,456 | 51.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,186 | 15.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 362 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36303 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 948 | 8.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 89 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,626 | 90.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 119 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36303 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,043 | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,382 | 37.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,205 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,178 | 18.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36303 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 574 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,183 | 16.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,311 | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,415 | 19.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,416 | 19.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 971 | 13.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 238 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 96 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36303 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,223 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $385 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $814 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (36303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,808 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,783 | 40.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,523 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,220 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,241 | 35.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,349 | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,110 | 34.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36303 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,518 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,073 | 35.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,259 | 45.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 545 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,453 | 12.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,249 | 36.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36303 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,275 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 360 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 429 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,124 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,526 | 21.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,836 | 25.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,214 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,244 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,969 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,630 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 313 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,343 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,974 | 42.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36303 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,416 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,577 | 11.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,060 | 57.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,466 | 41.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 628 | 17.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 51 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 29,633 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 425 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 757 | 178.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 757 | 178.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 757 | 178.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 73 | 17.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 53 | 12.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 349 | 82.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 9.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36303 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,350 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,185 | 95.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,165 | 4.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 694 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 176 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 205 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 90 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36303 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,808 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,830 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
Dothan, AL36303