Shreveport, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71108
Caddo Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,388
- 921/sq mi High-density area
- $32,055
- Median income Below-median income area
- $71,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd 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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,262. Economic pressure is pronounced: 35.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $71,500 (60% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $1,087; owner occupancy is 36.7%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caddo Parish, so 71108 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 71108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71108.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
22 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
20 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71108?
29.6
Median Age
39.3%
Male
60.7%
Female
2.6%
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?
$32,055
Median Household Income
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$17,262
Per Capita Income
35.2%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71108 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)
$32,055 7th percentile higher than 7% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Louisiana 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
8,216housing units
8,216
Total Housing Units
7,013
Occupied Units
1,203
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$71,500
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 71111
Bossier City (71111)
38,456 residents
- 71106
Shreveport (71106)
34,814 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
- 71129 13,391
Shreveport (71129)
13,391 residents
- 71119 11,562
Shreveport (71119)
11,562 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71108 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71108 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
- 71119
Shreveport (71119)
$58,538 median income
- 71104
Shreveport (71104)
$56,833 median income
- 71129
Shreveport (71129)
$51,013 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 71108 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71108, 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 (20,388 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 71108 in?
ZIP code 71108 (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 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.
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