Ashford
City in Houston County, Alabama
Ashford is a city in Houston County, Alabama, with 2,246 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 246 ft (75 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Avon, 2.6 miles W.
- 2,246residents (2020 Census)
- 246 ftelevation · 75 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.1 km²
- 362 / sq mipopulation density
- 36312ZIP code
About Ashford
Ashford is a city in Houston County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was incorporated in June 1891. For most of its history, it was a center for naval stores production, pulpwood harvesting, and cotton agriculture. As of the 2020 census, Ashford had a population of 2,246.
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Living in Ashford
- Median household income
- $65,341
- Median home value
- $180,100
- Median rent
- $994/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Ashford had 2,246 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,246 |
|---|---|
| Density | 362 per sq mi (140 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ashford at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Houston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,246 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.20 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1853° N, 85.2362° W |
| ZIP code | 36312 |
| Official website | cityofashford.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0102836 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ashford
- Avon2.6 mi W
- Cowarts4.6 mi W
- Webb5.9 mi NW
- Gordon9.0 mi E
- Kinsey9.6 mi NW
- Cottonwood9.8 mi S
- Dothan10.6 mi W
- Columbia10.6 mi NE
- Cedar Springs, GA12.0 mi E
- Rehobeth12.8 mi W
- Headland13.7 mi NW
- Madrid14.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ashford
What county is Ashford in?
Ashford is in Houston County, Alabama.
What is the population of Ashford, AL?
2,246 people lived in Ashford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ashford, AL?
The ZIP code of Ashford is 36312.
What is the elevation of Ashford?
246 feet (75 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ashford?
Avon (2.6 mi), Cowarts (4.6 mi), Webb (5.9 mi), Gordon (9.0 mi), Kinsey (9.6 mi).
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