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Houston County

Population: 107,202 · 12 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
107,202
People
Median age
40.3
Housing
Total households
43,302
Income
Median household income
$58,626
Housing
Total housing units
50,158
Employment
Employment rate
54.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
23%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.8%
County details
Local time 01:49:06(CT)
NameHouston
Total ZIP codes12total
ZIP codes (by type)
10 Standard2 PO Box
Area code334
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates31.1581831, -85.2964111
Land area579.8 sq miles(1,501.7 km²)

Map of Houston county, Alabama with ZIP codes

Map of Houston County, Alabama and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Houston County

Compare the largest cities in Houston County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Dothan71,072$55,7925ZIPs
Ashford2,246$65,3411ZIPs
Cowarts1,930$64,1181ZIPs
Webb1,270$54,7921ZIPs
Cottonwood1,048$34,4681ZIPs
Pansey9391ZIPs
Columbia690$62,0001ZIPs
Gordon2941ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Houston County

Review the most populated postal areas across Houston County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
36301Dothan$50,12538,447
36303Dothan$54,14731,080
36305Dothan$84,30216,561
36312Ashford$56,9945,876
36320Cottonwood$50,0003,576
36319Columbia$62,1592,285
36376Webb$49,7002,183
36321Cowarts$64,2671,783
36343Gordon$47,1881,440
36370Pansey$51,765939
36302Dothan
36304Dothan

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS