Shreveport, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71104
Caddo Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,802
- 1,446/sq mi High-density area
- $56,833
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71104 (Shreveport, LA) fell -4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.6 in 2023 to 182.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71104 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,373. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 8.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,000 (7% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,106; 45.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caddo Parish, so 71104 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Finance and insurance 23
Finance and insurance
23 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 71104?
33.7
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
5.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$37,373
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71104 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Shreveport, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,833 Top 50% higher than 50% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,084housing units
7,084
Total Housing Units
5,680
Occupied Units
1,404
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,000
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71111
Bossier City (71111)
38,456 residents
- 71106
Shreveport (71106)
34,814 residents
- 71112
Bossier City (71112)
31,358 residents
- 71118
Shreveport (71118)
24,761 residents
- 71109
Shreveport (71109)
22,154 residents
- 71105
Shreveport (71105)
21,907 residents
- 71108
Shreveport (71108)
20,388 residents
- 71104 14,802
Shreveport (71104)
14,802 residents
- 71101 8,197
Shreveport (71101)
8,197 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71104 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71104 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71106
Shreveport (71106)
$81,452 median income
- 71105
Shreveport (71105)
$67,968 median income
- 71111
Bossier City (71111)
$65,292 median income
- 71110
Barksdale Afb (71110)
$62,647 median income
- 71112
Bossier City (71112)
$61,760 median income
- 71104
Shreveport (71104)
$56,833 median income
- 71118
Shreveport (71118)
$50,287 median income
- 71109
Shreveport (71109)
$32,939 median income
- 71108 $32,055
Shreveport (71108)
$32,055 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71104, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,802 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 71104 in?
ZIP code 71104 (Shreveport) is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Caddo Parish 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.
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