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Shreveport, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71106

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

34,814
414/sq mi
$81,452
Median income
$309,800
Median home value
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shreveport pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
414
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana, with 34,814 residents across 84.1 square miles, a density of 414 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71106 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,452 (36% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $52,700. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. Housing costs here run $309,800 for a typical home value (75% above the state average), with rent averaging $901 a month; 68.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Caddo County, letting you compare 71106 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 71106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71106.

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 71106, 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

34,814

Population

84.1

Area (sq mi)

414

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71106?

40.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 53.3%
African American 38.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$81,452

Median Household Income

+36% vs state

$52,700

Per Capita Income

18.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71106 ranks nationally

Shreveport, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,452 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.7%

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

What does housing look like?

15,212

Total Housing Units

13,004

Occupied Units

2,208

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$309,800

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$901

Median Rent

1976

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

+3.2%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71106 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 158
2021 +3.6% 163
2022 +5.9% 173
2023 +2.8% 178
2024 +3.2% 183

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 1,128 business establishments in ZIP 71106, employing approximately 14,273 people with a combined annual payroll of $730,372,000.

1,128

Businesses

14,273

Employees

$730.4M

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 192 17.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 128 11.3%
Retail trade 127 11.3%
Construction 122 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 93 8.2%
Finance and insurance 83 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 81 7.2%
Wholesale trade 64 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 5.1%
Manufacturing 28 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 23 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12 1.1%
Information 12 1.1%
Educational services 12 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 0.4%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 71106 vs 71118 →

ZIP 71106 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 71106 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 71106 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 71106 ranks #2 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
71118 Shreveport, LA 24,761 4.1 mi
71105 Shreveport, LA 21,907 5.2 mi
71104 Shreveport, LA 14,802 6.9 mi
71108 Shreveport, LA 20,388 5.0 mi
71101 Shreveport, LA 8,197 8.3 mi
71103 Shreveport, LA 7,813 7.6 mi
71112 Bossier City, LA 31,358 7.0 mi
71109 Shreveport, LA 22,154 7.3 mi
71078 Stonewall, LA 5,546 8.5 mi
71027 Frierson, LA 1,585 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Caddo County

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
71104 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 14,802

Related Areas

Caddo County Shreveport, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71106 in? ▼
ZIP code 71106 (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 71106? ▼
ZIP code 71106 in Shreveport, LA has a population of 34,814 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71106 is $81,452, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71106 is $309,800, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71106 is White at 53.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71106? ▼
ZIP code 71106 has 1,128 business establishments employing approximately 14,273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71106 are: Health care and social assistance (192), Professional, scientific, and technical services (128), Retail trade (127). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71106 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 71106? ▼
In ZIP code 71106, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.7% 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 71106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71106 is 18.5 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 71106? ▼
In ZIP code 71106, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71106 is 18.3% 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.