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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36477

Geneva County · Dothan, AL

Typical home value

$155,197[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.2%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+3.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-45.4%
vs metro
-10.9%
vs state
-20.8%
ZIP 36477 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36477 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 36477 is worth $155,197 — 10.9% below the Dothan, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.2%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$324[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
4,610[3]
Median household income
$50,517[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+131[5]
Moved in
707
Moved out
576

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Samson Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Geneva County

    358 students

  • Samson High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Geneva County

    191 students

  • Samson Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Geneva County

    161 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$785
Loan principal$124,158
Down payment$31,039
Total interest paid$158,357

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$941
Monthly rent

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
43rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
10th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36477?
The typical home in 36477 is worth $155,197, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36477?
Home values in 36477 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 36477?
The effective property tax rate in 36477 is 0.2% — roughly $324 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36477?
ZIP code 36477 has a population of 4,610 and a median household income of $50,517.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Gordon, AL

    Typical home
    $155,181
    Gross yield
  • Abbeville, AL

    Typical home
    $156,738
    Gross yield
  • AL

    Typical home
    $152,120
    Gross yield
  • Newville, AL

    Typical home
    $158,740
    Gross yield
  • Gordon, AL

    Typical home
    $145,850
    Gross yield
  • Cottonwood, AL

    Typical home
    $165,288
    Gross yield

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