ZIP Code 36303 Demographics & Data

All About Dothan, AL (ZIP Code 36303)

Alabama

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 36303

The ZIP Code 36303 is associated with the city of Dothan in Alabama in Houston County in the U.S. Median househould income is at $44,639, with an estimated 15% of the population living below the poverty line. An estimated 86.3% in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $27,033. The median age in ZIP Code 36303 is approximately 38.8 years, with 21.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 30,986.

Population in 36303

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 36303 is 30,986.

Dothan, AL

The 36303 ZIP Code is associated with Dothan, AL in Houston County.

Area Codes associated with 36303

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 36303 include 334.

Sunrise / Sunset in 36303

Sunrise: 6:02 am
Sunset: 4:47 pm
Sunrise in 36303 6:02 am
Sunrise in 36303 4:47 pm

Weather forecast for 36303

Overnight's forecast for 36303: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 36303

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 36303 Fair

Internet in 36303

Approximately 78.6% of households in ZIP Code 36303 have broadband Internet service, while about 87.7% have a computer.

Gender in 36303

Females comprise about 52.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 36303, while males account for approximately 48.0%.

Health Insurance in 36303

Approximately 12.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 36303 (Dothan, AL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 36303

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 36303, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 3.4% of 36303 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 36303 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (57.8%), followed by Black or African American (40.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 36303

Industry Percent
White 57.8%
Black or African American 40.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 0.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 36303

The median household income in ZIP Code 36303 is $44,639, while the region's mean household income is $67,544. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,033. The per capita income in ZIP Code 36303 of $27,033 is approximately 3.2% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,928. An estimated 15.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately60% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.9% of the population in 36303 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 12.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 4.1% of 36303 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 36303

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 10.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.1%
$200,000 or more per year 4.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 36303

In ZIP Code 36303, 86.3% of the population graduated high school, while 25.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.8% in this Houston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 36303

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.8%
Some college, no degree 24.0%
Associate's degree 9.1%
Bachelor's degree 16.1%
Graduate or professional degree 9.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 36303

Residents of ZIP Code 36303 are older than average. The median age of 38.8 years in ZIP Code 36303 is approximately 1.84% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 36303 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 36303 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 36303

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.3%
5 to 9 years 7.4%
10 to 14 years 6.3%
15 to 19 years 6.2%
20 to 24 years 5.8%
25 to 34 years 13.5%
35 to 44 years 12.0%
45 to 54 years 12.3%
55 to 59 years 6.8%
60 to 64 years 5.5%
65 to 74 years 11.0%
75 to 84 years 4.8%
85 years and over 2.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 36303

In ZIP Code 36303, 95.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Houston County region.

Language Spoken in 36303

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.6%
Spanish 2.7%
Other Indo-European languages 0.8%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.7%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 36303

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 36303, an estimated 26.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 12.9% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 2.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Houston County region.

Age of Housing in 36303

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 26.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 36303

In 36303, 56.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.1 minutes. Approximately 25.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 36303 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.1% of 36303 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 36303

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.1%
Construction 4.6%
Manufacturing 9.6%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Retail trade 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.3%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.5%
Other services, except public administration 5.2%
Public administration 4.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 36303 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 36303

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 36303 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 36303 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 36303 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 36303

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 36303

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 36303 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 36303 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.53 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 34.22% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.08% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes electricity rates in 36303 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 36303

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 36303 12.82¢/kWh 12.46¢/kWh 8.38¢/kWh
Alabama 14.87¢/kWh 13.4¢/kWh 7.29¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 36303

Month ZIP Code 36303 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.99 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.26 3 6.31
Mar 5.81 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.94 5.13 7.3
May 5.99 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.4 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.54 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.59 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.52 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.02 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.54 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.7 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes solar power levels in 36303 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 36303 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 36303, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 36303 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Houston County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 36303

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 244
Credit reporting or credit repair services 122
Debt collection 35
Vehicle loan or lease 9
Checking or savings account 8
Other 26
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 36303

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 127
Improper use of your report 125
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 57
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 55
Attempts to collect debt not owed 19
Other 61
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 36303. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.