PlainZIP

Shreveport, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71101

Caddo County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,197
732/sq mi
$19,351
Median income
$84,900
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shreveport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
732
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71101 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71101 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana, home to 8,197 residents across 11.2 square miles, a density of 732 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71101 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $19,351 (68% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $21,408. 45.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.3%. On housing, the median home value is $84,900 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $734 per month, and 32.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is -. To put 71101 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Caddo County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 71101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71101.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71101, Shreveport, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,197

Population

11.2

Area (sq mi)

732

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71101?

46.4

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 29.9%
African American 63.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$19,351

Median Household Income

-68% vs state

$21,408

Per Capita Income

45.3%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71101 ranks nationally

Shreveport, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$19,351 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,574

Total Housing Units

3,476

Occupied Units

1,098

Vacant Units

1.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.1%
Renter 67.9%

$84,900

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$734

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 757 business establishments in ZIP 71101, employing approximately 13,517 people with a combined annual payroll of $915,659,000.

757

Businesses

13,517

Employees

$915.7M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 172 22.7%
Health care and social assistance 115 15.2%
Finance and insurance 71 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 63 8.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 46 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 46 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 4.6%
Construction 28 3.7%
Wholesale trade 28 3.7%
Retail trade 27 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.4%
Information 18 2.4%
Utilities 16 2.1%
Manufacturing 15 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.6%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 71101 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71101 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 71101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 71101 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71104 Shreveport, LA 14,802 1.7 mi
71103 Shreveport, LA 7,813 1.8 mi
71105 Shreveport, LA 21,907 4.0 mi
71109 Shreveport, LA 22,154 4.7 mi
71108 Shreveport, LA 20,388 5.0 mi
71111 Bossier City, LA 38,456 5.8 mi
71106 Shreveport, LA 34,814 8.3 mi
71110 Barksdale Afb, LA 2,793 8.6 mi
71118 Shreveport, LA 24,761 8.5 mi
71112 Bossier City, LA 31,358 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Caddo County

71106 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 34,814
71107 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 33,800
71118 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 24,761
71109 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 22,154
71105 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 21,907
71108 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 20,388

Related Areas

Caddo County Shreveport, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71101 in? ▼
ZIP code 71101 (Shreveport) is located in Caddo County, Louisiana. Caddo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/caddo-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71101? ▼
ZIP code 71101 in Shreveport, LA has a population of 8,197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71101? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71101 is $19,351, which is 75% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71101? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71101 is $84,900, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71101? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71101 is African American at 63.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71101? ▼
ZIP code 71101 has 757 business establishments employing approximately 13,517 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71101? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71101 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (172), Health care and social assistance (115), Finance and insurance (71). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71101? ▼
In ZIP code 71101, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71101? ▼
In ZIP code 71101, approximately 32.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71101? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71101 is 45.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.