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ZIP Code 36305
Dothan, Alabama

ZIP code 36305 is in Dothan, located in Houston County, Alabama, within the Dothan metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 16,561. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $54,412, and about 9% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
16,561
Census ZCTA
County
Houston
FIPS 01069
Median income (est.)
$54,412
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
31.733 mi²
+ 0.061 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
Coordinates31.204573, -85.496
Land / Water Area31.733 mi² land · 0.061 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 7,320 individual tax returns filed in 36305 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
25.1%
$25K–$50K
22.4%
$50K–$75K
13.9%
$75K–$100K
9.8%
$100K–$200K
19.3%
$200K+
9.4%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 47% of 36305's total adjusted gross income, from 9% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($54,412) 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 36305's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$54,412
▲ 7.2%
Filers earning $200K+
9.4%
▲ 0.3 pt
Total filers
7,320
▲ 1.1%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36305/soi?year=… $48K 2020 $51K 2021 $54K 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 36305 ZCTA.

2000
9,763
 
2010
14,470
▲ +48.2%
2020
16,561
▲ +14.5%

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, Rehobeth, Taylor

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36305 in?

ZIP code 36305 is in Houston County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01069).

What city is ZIP code 36305?

The primary USPS city for 36305 is Dothan, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 36305 in?

36305 is part of the Dothan, AL Metro Area (MSA code 20020).

What is the population of ZIP code 36305?

The 2020 Census population of 36305 was 16,561 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36305?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36305 is about $54,412, with around 9% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.