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ZIP Code 36312
Ashford, Alabama

ZIP code 36312 is in Ashford, located in Houston County, Alabama, within the Dothan metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 5,876. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $41,231, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
5,876
Census ZCTA
County
Houston
FIPS 01069
Median income (est.)
$41,231
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
77.093 mi²
+ 0.335 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityAshford, AL
CountyHouston County (FIPS 01069)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Dothan, AL Metro Area (20020)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates31.17084, -85.23684
Land / Water Area77.093 mi² land · 0.335 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 2,590 individual tax returns filed in 36312 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
33.2%
$25K–$50K
25.9%
$50K–$75K
13.9%
$75K–$100K
8.9%
$100K–$200K
15.1%
$200K+
3.1%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 16% of 36312's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($41,231) 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 36312's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$41,231
▲ 6.5%
Filers earning $200K+
3.1%
▲ 1.1 pt
Total filers
2,590
▲ 0.4%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36312/soi?year=… $36K 2020 $39K 2021 $41K 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 36312 ZCTA.

2000
5,858
 
2010
6,187
▲ +5.6%
2020
5,876
▼ -5.0%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number010390
City AliasesAshford, Avon

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36312 in?

ZIP code 36312 is in Houston County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01069).

What city is ZIP code 36312?

The primary USPS city for 36312 is Ashford, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 36312 in?

36312 is part of the Dothan, AL Metro Area (MSA code 20020).

What is the population of ZIP code 36312?

The 2020 Census population of 36312 was 5,876 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36312?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36312 is about $41,231, 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.