Shreveport, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71106
Caddo Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,814
- 414/sq mi High-density area
- $81,452
- Median income Near-median income area
- $309,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71106 (Shreveport, LA) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.8 in 2023 to 183.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,700. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $309,800 (75% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 68.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $901.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caddo Parish, so 71106 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 71106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71106.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
192 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
128 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
127 establishments
- Construction
Construction
122 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
93 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71106?
40.9
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
3.1%
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?
$81,452
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,212housing units
15,212
Total Housing Units
13,004
Occupied Units
2,208
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$309,800
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
Shreveport (71104)
14,802 residents
- 71101 8,197
Shreveport (71101)
8,197 residents
- 71103 7,813
Shreveport (71103)
7,813 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71106 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71078
Stonewall (71078)
$86,042 median income
- 71106
Shreveport (71106)
$81,452 median income
- 71105
Shreveport (71105)
$67,968 median income
- 71112
Bossier City (71112)
$61,760 median income
- 71104
Shreveport (71104)
$56,833 median income
- 71118
Shreveport (71118)
$50,287 median income
- 71027
Frierson (71027)
$42,781 median income
- 71109 $32,939
Shreveport (71109)
$32,939 median income
- 71108 $32,055
Shreveport (71108)
$32,055 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71106, 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 (34,814 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 71106 in?
ZIP code 71106 (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 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.
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