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ZIP Code 36301
Dothan, Alabama

ZIP code 36301 is in Dothan, located in Houston County, Alabama, within the Dothan metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 38,447. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $36,790, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
38,447
Census ZCTA
County
Houston
FIPS 01069
Median income (est.)
$36,790
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
89.246 mi²
+ 0.64 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityDothan, AL
CountyHouston County (FIPS 01069)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Dothan, AL Metro Area (20020)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates31.140064, -85.39829
Land / Water Area89.246 mi² land · 0.64 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 16,130 individual tax returns filed in 36301 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
37.1%
$25K–$50K
27.3%
$50K–$75K
13.0%
$75K–$100K
7.9%
$100K–$200K
11.6%
$200K+
3.1%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 22% of 36301's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($36,790) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 36301's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$36,790
▲ 7.5%
Filers earning $200K+
3.1%
▲ 0.4 pt
Total filers
16,130
▲ 0.0%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36301/soi?year=… $33K 2020 $34K 2021 $37K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 36301 ZCTA.

2000
32,295
 
2010
35,759
▲ +10.7%
2020
38,447
▲ +7.5%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number012490
City AliasesDothan, Grimes, Hodgesville, Kelly Springs, Rehobeth, Taylor

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36301 in?

ZIP code 36301 is in Houston County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01069).

What city is ZIP code 36301?

The primary USPS city for 36301 is Dothan, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 36301 in?

36301 is part of the Dothan, AL Metro Area (MSA code 20020).

What is the population of ZIP code 36301?

The 2020 Census population of 36301 was 38,447 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36301?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36301 is about $36,790, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.