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Shreveport, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71104

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

14,802
1,446/sq mi
$56,833
Median income
$164,000
Median home value
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shreveport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,446
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71104 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71104 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana, home to 14,802 residents across 10.2 square miles, a density of 1,446 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71104 reports a modest median household income of $56,833 (5% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $37,373. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.9%. The typical home here is valued at $164,000 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,106 monthly, and 45.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Caddo County, so you can benchmark 71104 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 71104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71104.

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 71104, 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

14,802

Population

10.2

Area (sq mi)

1,446

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71104?

33.7

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 53.2%
African American 25.3%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$56,833

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$37,373

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

17.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71104 ranks nationally

Shreveport, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,833 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,084

Total Housing Units

5,680

Occupied Units

1,404

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.3%
Renter 54.7%

$164,000

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,106

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71104 have decreased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 161
2021 +0.8% 162
2022 +10.9% 180
2023 +6.3% 192
2024 -4.9% 182

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 325 business establishments in ZIP 71104, employing approximately 3,399 people with a combined annual payroll of $122,562,000.

325

Businesses

3,399

Employees

$122.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 61 18.8%
Retail trade 52 16.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 37 11.4%
Finance and insurance 23 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 20 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.8%
Construction 17 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.5%
Information 6 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.9%
Manufacturing 4 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71104 vs 71101 →

ZIP 71104 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 71104 ranks #8 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 71104 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 71104 ranks #6 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 1.7 mi
71103 Shreveport, LA 7,813 2.4 mi
71105 Shreveport, LA 21,907 2.4 mi
71109 Shreveport, LA 22,154 4.9 mi
71108 Shreveport, LA 20,388 4.4 mi
71106 Shreveport, LA 34,814 6.9 mi
71111 Bossier City, LA 38,456 6.9 mi
71112 Bossier City, LA 31,358 6.3 mi
71110 Barksdale Afb, LA 2,793 7.8 mi
71118 Shreveport, LA 24,761 7.7 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 71104 in? ▼
ZIP code 71104 (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 71104? ▼
ZIP code 71104 in Shreveport, LA has a population of 14,802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71104? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71104 is $56,833, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71104? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71104 is $164,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71104? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71104 is White at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71104? ▼
ZIP code 71104 has 325 business establishments employing approximately 3,399 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71104? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71104 are: Health care and social assistance (61), Retail trade (52), Professional, scientific, and technical services (50). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71104? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71104 decreased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71104? ▼
In ZIP code 71104, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71104? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71104 is 17.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71104? ▼
In ZIP code 71104, approximately 45.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71104? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71104 is 15.3% 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.