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ZIP 36305

Part of Dothan, AL
Pop. 17,610·Houston County·93rd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,224/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.1%
vs US Median
-$741
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 36305 · $1,224
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,260/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
$14,688/yr
At $1,224/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, -7.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36305 (Dothan, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,610
Median income
$84,302
Median age
42.5
Renters
33.3%
Age distribution
23.2%
17.4%
26.6%
14.7%
18.1%
Under 1823.2%
18–3417.4%
35–5426.6%
55–6414.7%
65+18.1%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
79.6%
White79.6%
Black11.4%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian1.8%
Other1%
Education (25+)
24.7%
32.1%
35.7%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+35.7%
Housing tenure
66.7%
33.3%
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36305 in Dothan, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,365 → $84,302
up 11.9%
Population
16,878 → 17,610
up 4.3%
Renter share
30.8% → 33.3%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
37.2% → 35.7%
-1.5 pts
Median age
40.3 → 42.5
+2.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 36305 in Dothan, AL now reports about $84,302, up from $75,365 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 36305 in Dothan, AL adding about 732 residents over the five-year window, up 4.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 30.8% to 33.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36305 covers Dothan, AL. The median rent here is $1,224/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($84,302/yr), ZIP 36305 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 36305?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36305 (Dothan, AL) is $1,224. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36305 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36305's median rent of $1,224/mo is $741 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36305 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36305 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #93 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,224/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36305?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,224/mo in ZIP 36305. The local median household income is $84,302/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36305?

Rent in ZIP 36305 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 36305 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36305 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,224/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($84,302/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36305 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36305 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.3% of ZIP 36305 households are renters, while 66.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36305 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36305 compare to the rest of Dothan?

ZIP 36305 is pricier than Dothan as a whole. At $1,224/mo, it's $17 above the Dothan citywide median of $1,207/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36305 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36305 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,224/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 36305's median household income ($84,302/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36305 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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