The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36305 sells for about $334,100, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.88% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,156 a month.
ZIP 36305 — Dothan
The 36305 housing market is currently balanced, characterized by steady price appreciation and moderate inventory levels. While month-over-month price cooling suggests a slight shift in buyer leverage, the year-over-year growth remains positive, supported by strong demand for suburban residential properties.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals seeking suburban living with access to regional amenities and a stable, growing local economy.
Median prices moved up 5.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 7.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36305, Houston County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by Dothan City Schools, which generally maintains a moderate rating profile within the regional context.
The region is subject to standard Alabama inland weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical weather impacts; flood risk varies by specific parcel location.
Dothan serves as a regional hub for healthcare and agriculture, with ongoing development focused on expanding residential infrastructure and commercial services.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major corridors providing access to Dothan's central employment and retail districts.
The area features access to local parks, golf courses, and proximity to regional shopping centers and dining districts within Dothan.
The rental market shows rising costs with a 9.62% year-over-year increase, indicating strong demand and potential for investor interest.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, agriculture, and retail trade, serving as a commercial hub for the Wiregrass region.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with US-84 and US-231 serving as primary arteries for regional connectivity.
Ongoing residential development continues in the western and southern portions of the ZIP code.
The Houston County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, typically reassessing on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Dothan City Schools and Houston County tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the proximity to the Gulf Coast.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processes for lenders.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, though sellers must disclose known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ZCTA-level ACS tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Water World4.34.1 mi
- Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan AL4.43.5 mi
- Xtreme Air Mega Park4.62.8 mi
- Axtion Air Jump & Sports Trampoline Park4.65.1 mi
- Fun Zone Skate Center4.34.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.14.7 mi
- KBC4.56.4 mi
- Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan AL4.43.5 mi
- Big Creek Gaming3.811.6 mi
- Xtreme Air Mega Park4.62.8 mi
- Water World4.34.1 mi
- Dothan Area Botanical Gardens4.79.8 mi
- VIP Star-Lite Drive-In4.67.8 mi
- AMC CLASSIC Dothan Pavilion 124.35.2 mi
- Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan AL4.43.5 mi
- Army Aviation Museum Foundation4.815 mi
- Past and Present: Antique & Flea Market Outlet4.618.2 mi
- Landmark Park4.69.6 mi
- Wiregrass Museum of Art4.76.7 mi
- Bella's Fine Dining4.26.4 mi
- Water World4.34.1 mi
- Dothan Area Botanical Gardens4.79.8 mi
- James O. Oates Park4.65.3 mi
- Westgate Park4.64.1 mi
- Eastgate Park4.611 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Highland Oaks4.81.4 mi
- Kilgore's Roundabout Plantation Golf Course2.511.4 mi
- Rural King4.57.2 mi
- Publix Super Market at Cottonwood Corners4.67.4 mi
- Wiregrass Commons Mall45.5 mi
- Publix Super Market at Northside Mall4.75 mi
- Publix Super Market at Westway4.73.1 mi
- Dothan Regional Airport4.18 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Private club offering golf and social amenities.
Large municipal park with sports facilities and trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.