PlainZIP

Shreveport, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71109

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

22,154
681/sq mi
$32,939
Median income
$93,600
Median home value
14.2%
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, mixed-tenure area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
681
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71109 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71109 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana, with 22,154 residents across 32.5 square miles, a density of 681 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71109 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,939 (45% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $20,859. Local economic indicators show a 34.3% poverty rate alongside 16.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $93,600 (47% below the state average), median rent at $876 a month, and owner-occupancy at 41.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Caddo County, so you can benchmark 71109 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 71109

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71109.

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 71109, 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

22,154

Population

32.5

Area (sq mi)

681

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 71109?

39.7

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 4.8%
African American 93.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$32,939

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$20,859

Per Capita Income

34.3%

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71109 ranks nationally

Shreveport, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$32,939 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,157

Total Housing Units

7,408

Occupied Units

1,749

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.7%
Renter 58.3%

$93,600

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$876

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 261 business establishments in ZIP 71109, employing approximately 3,228 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,684,000.

261

Businesses

3,228

Employees

$130.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 48 18.4%
Other services (except public administration) 31 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 27 10.3%
Construction 23 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 22 8.4%
Wholesale trade 19 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing 17 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 5.8%
Finance and insurance 11 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 3.1%
Manufacturing 6 2.3%
Educational services 4 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%

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 71109 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 71109 ranks #4 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 71109 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 71109 ranks #8 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
71108 Shreveport, LA 20,388 2.3 mi
71103 Shreveport, LA 7,813 2.9 mi
71118 Shreveport, LA 24,761 5.3 mi
71104 Shreveport, LA 14,802 4.9 mi
71101 Shreveport, LA 8,197 4.7 mi
71105 Shreveport, LA 21,907 6.1 mi
71119 Shreveport, LA 11,562 6.9 mi
71106 Shreveport, LA 34,814 7.3 mi
71107 Shreveport, LA 33,800 9.2 mi
71129 Shreveport, LA 13,391 8.5 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
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 71109 in? ▼
ZIP code 71109 (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 71109? ▼
ZIP code 71109 in Shreveport, LA has a population of 22,154 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71109? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71109 is $32,939, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71109? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71109 is $93,600, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71109? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71109 is African American at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71109? ▼
ZIP code 71109 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 3,228 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71109? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71109 are: Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (31), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71109? ▼
In ZIP code 71109, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 71109? ▼
In ZIP code 71109, approximately 41.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71109? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71109 is 34.3% 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.