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Houston County, AL
12 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Houston County, Alabama.
Population
108,140
Land area
580sq mi
People per sq mi
187
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Houston County
Houston County at a glance
- Houston County is 86% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 12th among 67 counties in Alabama.
- The median household income is $58,626, 8% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,300 (13% below Alabama) and median rent is $945 a month.
- Its largest cities are Dothan (71,514), Taylor (3,063) and Ashford (2,447).
Local data for Houston County, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools40
- Colleges3
- Libraries3
- Banks35
- Post Offices10
- Parks43
- Grocery Stores44
- Restaurants394
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment15
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Houston County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,626
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$183,300
Prices +2.8% in a year
Median rent
$945/mo
Homeownership
63.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (9,319), German Americans (5,616), Mexican Americans (2,853).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$224M
3,902 loans, 27,465 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$698K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Houston County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Houston County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
736
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
312
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Houston County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Houston County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Houston County, AL?
- Dothan is the largest city or town in Houston County, with about 71,514 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Houston County?
- Houston County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 36301, 36303, 36312, 36320, 36321.
- What is the population of Houston County, AL?
- About 108,140 people live in Houston County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Houston County?
- Houston County borders Dale County, Jackson County, FL, Geneva County, Henry County, Early County, GA, Seminole County, GA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023