Dothan, AL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 36302 serves a portion of Dothan, Alabama, within Houston County. This community is home to approximately 56,340 residents, with a median age of 36.9 years. The median household income of $61,410 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $368,460 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 23% owner-occupied and 77% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Dothan is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 88 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 15% and an unemployment rate of 4.3%, 36302 reflects the economic character of Houston County in Alabama.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 56,340 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,484 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $61,410 | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $368,460 | ↑ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 88 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 10.0% | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 15% | ↓ 57% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.9 yrs | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 23% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 77% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 29,296 | — |