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ZIP 36303

Part of Dothan, AL
Pop. 30,173·Houston County·99th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,137/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.1%
vs US Median
-$828
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 36303 · $1,137
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$960
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,440
Research median
$960/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
$13,644/yr
At $1,137/mo median
Location
CityDothan
StateAL
CountyHouston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36303 (Dothan, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,173
Median income
$54,147
Median age
38.5
Renters
41.3%
Age distribution
22.6%
23.1%
22.9%
13.1%
18.3%
Under 1822.6%
18–3423.1%
35–5422.9%
55–6413.1%
65+18.3%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
50.2%
41.4%
White50.2%
Black41.4%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian1.3%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
30.6%
30.2%
27.8%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
58.7%
41.3%
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36303 in Dothan, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,141 → $54,147
up 12.5%
Population
31,269 → 30,173
down 3.5%
Renter share
39.8% → 41.3%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
26.7% → 27.8%
+1.1 pts

Median household income climbed from $48,141 to $54,147 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.5% shift. Census counts show ZIP 36303 in Dothan, AL losing about 1,096 residents over the five-year window, down 3.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 39.8% to 41.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36303 covers Dothan, AL. The median rent here is $1,137/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($54,147/yr), ZIP 36303 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36303?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36303 (Dothan, AL) is $1,137. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36303 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36303's median rent of $1,137/mo is $828 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36303 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36303 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #99 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,137/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36303?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,137/mo in ZIP 36303. The local median household income is $54,147/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36303?

Rent in ZIP 36303 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 36303 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36303 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,137/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($54,147/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36303 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36303 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.3% of ZIP 36303 households are renters, while 58.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36303 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36303 compare to the rest of Dothan?

ZIP 36303 is more affordable than Dothan overall. At $1,137/mo, it's $70 below the Dothan citywide median of $1,207/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36303 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36303 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,137/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 36303's median household income ($54,147/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36303 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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