PlainZIP

Shreveport, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71108

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

20,388
921/sq mi
$32,055
Median income
$71,500
Median home value
5.9%
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, renter-heavy area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
921
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71108 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71108 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana, with 20,388 residents across 22.1 square miles, a density of 921 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71108 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,055 (46% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $17,262. Local economic indicators show a 35.2% poverty rate alongside 11.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $71,500 (60% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,087 monthly, and 36.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.6, and the average commute is -. To put 71108 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Caddo County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 71108

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71108.

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 71108, 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

20,388

Population

22.1

Area (sq mi)

921

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71108?

29.6

Median Age

39.3%

Male

60.7%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 13.5%
African American 80.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$32,055

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$17,262

Per Capita Income

35.2%

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71108 ranks nationally

Shreveport, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$32,055 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 45.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,216

Total Housing Units

7,013

Occupied Units

1,203

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.7%
Renter 63.3%

$71,500

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$1,087

Median Rent

1966

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 71108, employing approximately 3,275 people with a combined annual payroll of $186,354,000.

236

Businesses

3,275

Employees

$186.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 48 20.3%
Other services (except public administration) 27 11.4%
Construction 22 9.3%
Wholesale trade 22 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 20 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 20 8.5%
Finance and insurance 12 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 3.8%
Educational services 7 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.5%
Information 4 1.7%
Manufacturing 3 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 71108 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 71108 ranks #6 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 71108 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 71108 ranks #9 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
71109 Shreveport, LA 22,154 2.3 mi
71103 Shreveport, LA 7,813 3.5 mi
71118 Shreveport, LA 24,761 3.6 mi
71105 Shreveport, LA 21,907 4.7 mi
71104 Shreveport, LA 14,802 4.4 mi
71101 Shreveport, LA 8,197 5.0 mi
71106 Shreveport, LA 34,814 5.0 mi
71119 Shreveport, LA 11,562 8.7 mi
71129 Shreveport, LA 13,391 8.7 mi
71111 Bossier City, LA 38,456 10.8 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
71104 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 14,802

Related Areas

Caddo County Shreveport, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71108 in? ▼
ZIP code 71108 (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 71108? ▼
ZIP code 71108 in Shreveport, LA has a population of 20,388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71108? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71108 is $32,055, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71108? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71108 is $71,500, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71108? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71108 is African American at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71108? ▼
ZIP code 71108 has 236 business establishments employing approximately 3,275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71108? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71108 are: Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (27), Construction (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71108? ▼
In ZIP code 71108, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.9% 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 71108? ▼
In ZIP code 71108, approximately 36.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71108? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71108 is 35.2% 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.