36305 ZIP Code — Dothan, AL
Houston County, Alabama
ZIP code 36305 is located in Dothan, Alabama, within Houston County. It covers approximately 30.98 square miles and serves a population of 17,309 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.
About ZIP code 36305
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
The gap between median ($79,618) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
17,309
population
30.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36305 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36305
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36305. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dothan | Acceptable |
| Dothan | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
36301 Dothan (5.6 mi)
36303 Dothan (6.1 mi)
36375 Slocomb (7.3 mi)
36352 Newton (9.7 mi)
36321 Cowarts (11 mi)
36376 Webb (13.5 mi)
36312 Ashford (13.7 mi)
36320 Cottonwood (13.9 mi)
36345 Headland (14.2 mi)
36350 Midland City (14.7 mi)
36322 Daleville (15.2 mi)
36344 Hartford (15.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,309 |
| Population density | 559 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 069 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.1988 |
| Longitude | -85.4849 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 334 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.6% | 51.5% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 28.0% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.2% | 16.5% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 4.1% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
17,309
Population
559
People per sq mi
41.3
Median age
$79,618
Median household income
$42,326
Per capita income
$226,000
Median home value
$1,068
Median monthly rent
68.7%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
5,270
Housing units
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
441
Under 5
468
410
5–9
434
689
10–14
730
606
15–19
642
513
20–24
543
885
25–34
939
1,102
35–44
1,169
1,185
45–54
1,257
517
55–59
548
694
60–64
736
804
65–74
853
369
75–84
392
186
85+
197
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,098 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 13,211 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,801 | 16.2% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.4%
Black or African American
10.2%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,046 | 78.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,834 | 10.2% |
| Two or more races | 657 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 599 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 417 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 312 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.6% | 51.5% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 28.0% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.2% | 16.5% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 4.1% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
14.9%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $79,618 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
6.3%
$100k–$150k
11.8%
$150k–$200k
21.7%
$200k–$300k
26.4%
$300k–$500k
19.9%
$500k–$1M
9.8%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $226,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,068 |
| Owner occupied | 68.7% |
| Renter occupied | 31.3% |
| Vacant | 10.0% |
| Single-family detached | 75.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.4% |
| Mobile homes | 5.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% |
| 3 or more | 24.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 95.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,563 | 54.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 251 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 843 | 12.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,946 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,180 | 33.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,945 | 29.5% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.6% | 21.6% |
| Married | 55.7% | 51.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
25.2%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.4%
Graduate / professional
15.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 291 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 154 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,983 | 44.3% |
| High school | 982 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,069 | 23.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Retail trade
13.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Public administration
7.3%
Professional & management
7.0%
Other services
7.0%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Construction
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.4% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.6% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.4% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 5.1% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
9.3%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
24.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 38.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,372 | 10.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 33.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.8% |
| Public insurance | 30.5% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,400 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 267 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 139 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 60 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,537 | 95.5% |
| Born in same state | 16,304 | 94.2% |
| Born in different state | 10,000 | 57.8% |
| Foreign born | 233 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 772 | 4.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 496 | 64.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,732 | 15.8% |
| Italian | 1,937 | 11.2% |
| Arab | 1,745 | 10.1% |
| English | 120 | 0.7% |
| German | 56 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 32 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
| Irish | 5 | 0% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.1% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36305
What city is ZIP code 36305 in?
ZIP code 36305 is primarily assigned to Dothan, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36305 in?
ZIP code 36305 falls within Houston County, Alabama.
Does ZIP code 36305 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 36305 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 36305?
ZIP code 36305 has an estimated population of 17,309 residents, with a density of 559 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36305?
The median home value in ZIP code 36305 is $226,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 36305?
The median household income in ZIP code 36305 is $79,618, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 36305 in?
ZIP code 36305 observes the CST timezone.