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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36301

Houston County · Dothan, AL

Typical home value

$182,325[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.0%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-35.8%
vs metro
+4.7%
vs state
-7.0%
ZIP 36301 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36301 in AL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 36301 is worth $182,325 — 4.7% above the Dothan, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,168 a month — a 7.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,168[2]
Gross yield
7.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$552[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Houston County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
39,452[3]
Median household income
$50,125[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Houston County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+150[5]
Moved in
2,834
Moved out
2,684

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
12
Elementary
5
Middle
2
High
4
  • Rehobeth High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Houston County

    801 students

  • Rehobeth Elementary School

    Middle · Grades 4–6 · Houston County

    581 students

  • Hidden Lake Primary School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Dothan City

    450 students

  • Rehobeth Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Houston County

    428 students

  • Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology

    Elementary · Grades 3–6 · Dothan City

    427 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.6%
Annual rent$14,012

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$922
Loan principal$145,860
Down payment$36,465
Total interest paid$186,036

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.96
Monthly cost to own$1,119
Monthly rent$1,168

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
76th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
90th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36301?
The typical home in 36301 is worth $182,325, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36301?
Home values in 36301 are up 2.0% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 36301?
A typical home in 36301 rents for about $1,168 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 36301?
The effective property tax rate in 36301 is 0.3% — roughly $552 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36301?
ZIP code 36301 has a population of 39,452 and a median household income of $50,125.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Cowarts, AL

    Typical home
    $184,130
    Gross yield
  • Black, AL

    Typical home
    $185,526
    Gross yield
  • Dothan, AL

    Typical home
    $185,671
    Gross yield
  • Coffee Springs, AL

    Typical home
    $187,750
    Gross yield
  • Slocomb, AL

    Typical home
    $175,853
    Gross yield
  • Hartford, AL

    Typical home
    $174,193
    Gross yield

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