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ZIP 36301

Part of Dothan, AL
Pop. 39,452·Houston County·89th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,252/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.3%
Month-over-Month
+6.8%
vs US Median
-$713
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ZIP 36301 · $1,252
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$730
1 BR
$730
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,230
4 BR+
$1,370
Research median
$910/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,024/yr
At $1,252/mo median
Location
CityDothan
StateAL
CountyHouston County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.3% YoY, +6.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36301 (Dothan, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,452
Median income
$50,125
Median age
39
Renters
41.9%
Age distribution
24.2%
20.2%
25.6%
18%
Under 1824.2%
18–3420.2%
35–5425.6%
55–6412%
65+18%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
60.3%
31%
White60.3%
Black31%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian0.9%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
14.3%
33.9%
33.7%
18.1%
No HS diploma14.3%
HS diploma33.9%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+18.1%
Housing tenure
58.1%
41.9%
Owner58.1%
Renter41.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36301 in Dothan, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,054 → $50,125
up 16.4%
Population
37,699 → 39,452
up 4.6%
Renter share
39.7% → 41.9%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
17.1% → 18.1%
+1.0 pts
Median age
39.8 → 39
-0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $43,054 in 2021 to $50,125 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 36301 in Dothan, AL adding about 1,753 residents over the five-year window, up 4.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 39.7% to 41.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36301 covers Dothan, AL. The median rent here is $1,252/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($50,125/yr), ZIP 36301 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36301?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36301 (Dothan, AL) is $1,252. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36301's median rent of $1,252/mo is $713 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36301 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #89 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,252/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,252/mo in ZIP 36301. The local median household income is $50,125/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36301?

Rent in ZIP 36301 has increased 15.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36301 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,252/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($50,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36301 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 36301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.9% of ZIP 36301 households are renters, while 58.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36301 compare to the rest of Dothan?

ZIP 36301 is pricier than Dothan as a whole. At $1,252/mo, it's $45 above the Dothan citywide median of $1,207/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36301 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,252/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 36301's median household income ($50,125/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36301 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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