What to know about ZIP 36304
ZIP code 36304 covers ZIP 36304 with a population of about 1,815.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the DOTHAN media market.
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ZIP Code 36304 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
1,815
Density
N/A
Median income
$17,944
-76% vs US avg
Home value
$59,500
-83% vs US avg
Median rent
$471
-60% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 36304
Income and economy in ZIP 36304
Median household income in ZIP 36304 is about $17,944 — about 76% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 42.9%; unemployment rate near 17.9%; 6.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 27.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail trade; about 3.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 36304
Median home value is about $59,500 — about 83% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $471 (about 60% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 18.8% (about 46.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 36304, a household would need roughly $16,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $382. That sits below the local median household income ($17,944), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.