Bossier City, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71112
Bossier Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,358
- 283/sq mi High-density area
- $61,760
- Median income Below-median income area
- $188,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bossier City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 283
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71112 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71112 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, with 31,358 residents across 110.8 square miles, a density of 283 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71112 reports a modest median household income of $61,760 (3% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,534. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $188,400 (6% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,177; 61.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bossier Parish, so 71112 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 71112
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bossier City, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71112.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 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 71112, Bossier City, 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
31,358
Population
110.8
Area (sq mi)
283
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71112?
35.9
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
5.8%
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?
$61,760
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$32,534
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71112 ranks nationally
Bossier City, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,760 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,649housing units
14,649
Total Housing Units
13,344
Occupied Units
1,305
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,400
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,177
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71112 vs 71105 →
ZIP 71112 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
- 71112
Bossier City (71112)
31,358 residents
- 71105
Shreveport (71105)
21,907 residents
- 71037
Haughton (71037)
19,325 residents
- 71104 14,802
Shreveport (71104)
14,802 residents
- 71101 8,197
Shreveport (71101)
8,197 residents
- 71103 7,813
Shreveport (71103)
7,813 residents
- 71110 2,793
Barksdale Afb (71110)
2,793 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71112 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71112 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71051
Elm Grove (71051)
$85,331 median income
- 71106
Shreveport (71106)
$81,452 median income
- 71037
Haughton (71037)
$78,571 median income
- 71105
Shreveport (71105)
$67,968 median income
- 71111
Bossier City (71111)
$65,292 median income
- 71110
Barksdale Afb (71110)
$62,647 median income
- 71112
Bossier City (71112)
$61,760 median income
- 71104
Shreveport (71104)
$56,833 median income
- 71103 $27,380
Shreveport (71103)
$27,380 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71112 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71105 | Shreveport, LA | 21,907 | 4.4 mi |
| 71110 | Barksdale Afb, LA | 2,793 | 4.5 mi |
| 71104 | Shreveport, LA | 14,802 | 6.3 mi |
| 71106 | Shreveport, LA | 34,814 | 7.0 mi |
| 71101 | Shreveport, LA | 8,197 | 7.8 mi |
| 71103 | Shreveport, LA | 7,813 | 8.6 mi |
| 71111 | Bossier City, LA | 38,456 | 10.4 mi |
| 71037 | Haughton, LA | 19,325 | 11.0 mi |
| 71051 | Elm Grove, LA | 2,409 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71112, 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 (31,358 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 71112 in?
ZIP code 71112 (Bossier City) is located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. Bossier Parish 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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