ZIP Code 71112

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Bossier City · Bossier County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71112 in Bossier City, Louisiana has a population of 31,358. The median household income is $61,760, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $188,400, 32% below the US average. 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71112 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 110.8 square miles in Bossier City, Bossier County, Louisiana. The area is home to 31,358 residents, producing a population density of 283 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 71112 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71112 sits at $61,760 (3% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $32,534. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $188,400 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,177 per month, and 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71112 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bossier County, so you can benchmark 71112 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 71112

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71112 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71112 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71112 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 71 2. Accommodation and food services 62 3. Health care and social assistanc 50 4. Construction 45 5. Other services (except public ad 42 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71112. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71112, Bossier City, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

31,358

Population

110.8

Area (sq mi)

283

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

35.9

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 59.2%
African American 25.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%

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)

Income & Employment

$61,760

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$32,534

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

Housing

14,649

Total Housing Units

13,344

Occupied Units

1,305

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.0%
Renter 39.0%

$188,400

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,177

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

Home Value Trends

FHFA House Price Index — annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71112 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 156
2021 +7.0% 167
2022 +6.9% 179
2023 +12.3% 200
2024 +1.0% 202

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.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 462 business establishments in ZIP 71112, employing approximately 5,235 people with a combined annual payroll of $205,915,000.

462

Businesses

5,235

Employees

$205.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 71 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 62 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 50 10.8%
Construction 45 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 42 9.1%
Finance and insurance 40 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 6.3%
Wholesale trade 24 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 24 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.5%
Manufacturing 4 0.9%
Information 4 0.9%

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71112 in?
ZIP code 71112 (Bossier City) is located in Bossier County, Louisiana. Bossier County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/bossier-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 71112?
ZIP code 71112 in Bossier City, LA has a population of 31,358 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71112?
The median household income in ZIP 71112 is $61,760, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71112?
The median home value in ZIP 71112 is $188,400, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71112 is White at 59.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71112?
ZIP code 71112 has 462 business establishments employing approximately 5,235 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71112 are: Retail trade (71), Accommodation and food services (62), Health care and social assistance (50). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71112?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71112 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 71112?
In ZIP code 71112, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 71112?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71112 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 71112?
In ZIP code 71112, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71112 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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