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Dothan, AL
City in Houston County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36301, 36303, 36305, 36321.
Population
71,514
Land area
90.2sq mi
People per sq mi
793
ZIP codes
4
Dothan and its ZIP codes
Dothan at a glance
- Dothan is about 7.9 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $55,792 a year, 13% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,000 (8% below Alabama) and median rent is $960 a month.
Local data for Dothan, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools27
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks32
- Post Offices3
- Parks33
- Grocery Stores32
- Restaurants350
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment11
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Dothan, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,792
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$194,000
Median rent
$960/mo
Homeownership
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,532), German Americans (3,671), Mexican Americans (1,956).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Houston County. PPP loans are for Dothan.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,334
51,288 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,714
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$812M
FY 2026, $7,573 per person
PPP loans
$118M
1,751 loans, 14,470 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dothan, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dothan, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
736
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
312
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 40°F
53.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dothan, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Dothan
4 in or overlapping Dothan. Population shown
Cities near Dothan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrimesTown | 5.5 mi | 1.3 |
| KinseyCity | 5.9 mi | 12.1 |
| TaylorCity | 5.9 mi | 7.2 |
| CowartsTown | 6.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Napier FieldTown | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| WebbTown | 7.1 mi | 11.3 |
| RehobethTown | 7.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Midland CityCity | 7.8 mi | 6.1 |
| AvonTown | 8.3 mi | 2.4 |
| MalvernTown | 8.9 mi | 14.2 |
| HeadlandCity | 9.1 mi | 30.3 |
| PinckardTown | 10 mi | 5.3 |
| AshfordCity | 10 mi | 6.2 |
| CottonwoodTown | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| NewtonTown | 13 mi | 14.2 |
| MadridTown | 14 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dothan, AL in?
- Dothan is in Houston County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Dothan, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dothan include 36301, 36303, 36305, 36321.
- What is the population of Dothan, AL?
- About 71,514 people live in Dothan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dothan?
- Nearby places include Grimes (5.5 mi), Kinsey (5.9 mi), Taylor (5.9 mi), Cowarts (6.1 mi), Napier Field (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023