36305 ZIP Code
Dothan, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36305 |
| City/Town: | Dothan |
| County: | Houston |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,309 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,618 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,267 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,337 |
| Median Home Value: | $226,000 |
| Land Area: | 31.0 sq miles
80.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.2050, -85.5025 |
Population Information (36305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,309 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,402 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,907 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 909 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 844 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,419 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,248 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,056 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,824 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,271 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,442 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,065 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,430 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,657 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 761 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 383 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $226,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,068 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,337 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,603 | 90.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 734 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,536 | 68.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,067 | 31.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,833 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 289 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 529 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,983 | 25.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,629 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,202 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,418 | 20.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,783 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36305 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,618 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $107,143 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,029 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,267 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,573 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,155 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 300 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,182 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,325 | 77.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,402 | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 408 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,046 | 81.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,834 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 312 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 417 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 657 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 599 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 827 | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 442 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 112 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 82 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 191 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36305 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 233 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 186 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 383 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 462 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 798 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 985 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 938 | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,280 | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 766 | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 572 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36305 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,111 | 87.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 534 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 34 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 43 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 416 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36305 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 404 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 560 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 279 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,108 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 650 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 81 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 339 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 569 | 7.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,285 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 657 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 569 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 593 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 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 (36305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,685 | 90.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,531 | 72.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,179 | 29.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,292 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36305 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,019 | 76.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,064 | 31.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,689 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 255 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 34 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 361 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36305 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,522 | 75.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 54 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 107 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 272 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 275 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 346 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 326 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 430 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36305 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 861 | 11.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,146 | 29.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,971 | 26.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,128 | 15.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 795 | 10.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 253 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 70 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 43 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 38 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36305 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 22 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 311 | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,367 | 18.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,114 | 56.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,201 | 16.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 322 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36305 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 260 | 3.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 11 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,275 | 95.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36305 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 228 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,785 | 27.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,960 | 44.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,630 | 24.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36305 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 119 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 284 | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 534 | 11.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 984 | 21.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,199 | 26.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 903 | 19.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 443 | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 70 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36305 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,424 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $426 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,068 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (36305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,603 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,563 | 54.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,421 | 21.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 843 | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,946 | 29.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,180 | 33.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,945 | 29.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36305 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,778 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,209 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,773 | 55.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 198 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 549 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,587 | 23.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36305 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,479 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 291 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 154 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,983 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 982 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,069 | 23.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,095 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,372 | 10.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,977 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,224 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 183 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,169 | 52.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 872 | 39.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36305 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,236 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,929 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 912 | 47.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 950 | 49.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 650 | 33.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 67 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36305 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,537 | 95.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 233 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 772 | 331.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 772 | 331.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 772 | 331.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 40 | 17.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 21 | 9.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 2 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 262 | 112.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 3.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36305 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,400 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,324 | 93.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,076 | 6.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 472 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 399 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 187 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36305 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,603 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,295 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
Dothan, AL36305