Shreveport, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71109
Caddo Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,154
- 681/sq mi High-density area
- $32,939
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.2%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd 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 Parish, 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 average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,859. Economic pressure is pronounced: 34.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,600 (47% below the average Louisiana ZIP), and median rent is $876; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caddo Parish, so 71109 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 71109
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71109.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
22 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 71109?
39.7
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
1.1%
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?
$32,939
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$20,859
Per Capita Income
34.3%
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71109 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)
$32,939 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
9,157housing units
9,157
Total Housing Units
7,408
Occupied Units
1,749
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,600
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71109 vs 71108 →
ZIP 71109 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
- 71107
Shreveport (71107)
33,800 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
- 71129 13,391
Shreveport (71129)
13,391 residents
- 71119 11,562
Shreveport (71119)
11,562 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71109 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71109 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
- 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
- 71107
Shreveport (71107)
$48,365 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 71109 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71109, 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 (22,154 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 71109 in?
ZIP code 71109 (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 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.
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