Dothan
| State |  Alabama |
|---|---|
| County | Houston County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | +1 334 |
| Area | 234 km² |
| Water area | 0.84 km² |
| Population | 72,060 |
| Population Density | 308 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 98 m |
| FIPS | 0121184 |
| GNIS-ID | 2404238 |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Place type | County Seat |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Coordinates | ♁31° 14′ N, 85° 24′ W |
| Latitude | 31.233698 |
| Longitude | -85.406823 |
Dothan is located in the Houston County in Alabama. Currently, 7 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 72,060 on an area of 234 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Map of Dothan
The map shows the position of Dothan based on the stored coordinates.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +5.26 % · ⌀ 960 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · +3.97 % · 194,000 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · +1.34 % · 55,792 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · -6.67 % · 2.8 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · +0.38 % · 19.3 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +7.96 % · 46,809
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +1.03 % · 27.6 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -0.47 % · 20.4 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +9.10 % · 5.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +0.03 % · 57.1 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -4.83 % · 13.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · -7.30 % · 3.5 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median age
YoY Years · -0.50 % · 40.2 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Dothan
YoY +0.31 % · 72,060
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1 % |
| Diabetes | 16.5 % |
| High blood pressure | 45.2 % |
| Smoking | 16.4 % |
| Depression | 24.5 % |
| Asthma | 10.6 % |
| Physically inactive | 30.0 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 10.9 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Districts of Dothan
The table shows the recorded districts of Dothan and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
| District | ZIP |
|---|---|
| Ardilla | 36301 |
| Bama Dale | 36303 |
| Barrett | 36301 |
| Bel Air | 36303 |
| Bell-Merrill | 36301 |
| Brannon Stand | 36303 |
| Brannon Stand Heights | 36303 |
| Brentwood | 36303 |
| Chickasaw Heights | 36305 |
| Cottondale | 36301 |
| Fairlane | 36301 |
| Forest Park | 36303 |
| Glenwood | 36303 |
| Griffin Heights | 36303 |
| Hartford Heights | 36301 |
| Harwood Heights | 36301 |
| Highlands | 36305 |
| Kelly Springs | 36303 |
| Lamont Court | 36303 |
| Melody Heights | 36301 |
| Miriam Heights | 36301 |
| Morris Heights | 36301 |
| Mullins | 36301 |
| Newton | 36301 |
| Normandale | 36301 |
| Parish | 36301 |
| Rock Creek Park | 36303 |
| Ross Heights | 36301 |
| Shady Heights | 36301 |
| Sherwood Forest | 36303 |
| Silver Meadows | 36305 |
| Solomon Heights | 36303 |
| Springdale | 36305 |
| Stadium Place | 36301 |
| Sullivan Heights | 36303 |
| The Meadows | 36301 |
| Tidwell | 36303 |
| Vann | 36301 |
| Whispering Pines | 36303 |
| Wiregrass Hills | 36301 |
| Woodsvale | 36303 |
| Young America | 36303 |
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Dothan and shows the stored distance.
The largest cities in Alabama
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Dothan and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
