PlainZIP

Shreveport, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71103

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

7,813
795/sq mi
$27,380
Median income
$75,900
Median home value
12.1%
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, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
795
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71103 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71103 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana, home to 7,813 residents across 9.8 square miles, a density of 795 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71103 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,380 (54% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $42,727. Local economic indicators show a 37.2% poverty rate alongside 31.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $75,900 (57% below the state average); renters pay a median of $824 monthly, and 45.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Caddo County, letting you compare 71103 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 71103

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71103.

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 71103, 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

7,813

Population

9.8

Area (sq mi)

795

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71103?

45.8

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 16.4%
African American 81.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$27,380

Median Household Income

-54% vs state

$42,727

Per Capita Income

37.2%

Poverty Rate

31.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71103 ranks nationally

Shreveport, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$27,380 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,357

Total Housing Units

2,439

Occupied Units

918

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.1%
Renter 54.9%

$75,900

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$824

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 236 business establishments in ZIP 71103, employing approximately 9,057 people with a combined annual payroll of $585,086,000.

236

Businesses

9,057

Employees

$585.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 73 30.9%
Retail trade 28 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 25 10.6%
Wholesale trade 23 9.8%
Construction 15 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 14 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 4.2%
Utilities 9 3.8%
Manufacturing 7 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 1.7%
Information 3 1.3%

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 71103 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 71103 ranks #0 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 71103 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 71103 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
71101 Shreveport, LA 8,197 1.8 mi
71104 Shreveport, LA 14,802 2.4 mi
71109 Shreveport, LA 22,154 2.9 mi
71108 Shreveport, LA 20,388 3.5 mi
71105 Shreveport, LA 21,907 4.4 mi
71118 Shreveport, LA 24,761 7.1 mi
71106 Shreveport, LA 34,814 7.6 mi
71111 Bossier City, LA 38,456 7.4 mi
71112 Bossier City, LA 31,358 8.6 mi
71107 Shreveport, LA 33,800 8.8 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 71103 in? ▼
ZIP code 71103 (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 71103? ▼
ZIP code 71103 in Shreveport, LA has a population of 7,813 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71103? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71103 is $27,380, which is 64% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71103? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71103 is $75,900, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71103? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71103 is African American at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71103? ▼
ZIP code 71103 has 236 business establishments employing approximately 9,057 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71103? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71103 are: Health care and social assistance (73), Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71103? ▼
In ZIP code 71103, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 71103? ▼
In ZIP code 71103, approximately 45.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71103? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71103 is 37.2% 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.