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Bossier City, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71112

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

31,358
283/sq mi
$61,760
Median income
$188,400
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bossier City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th 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 County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $32,534. Poverty here runs at 17.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $188,400 (6% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,177 monthly, and 61.0% of units 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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71112?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

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)

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

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ZIP 71112 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 71112 ranks #3 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 71112 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 71112 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Bossier County

71111 standard
Bossier City, LA
Pop: 38,456
71037 standard
Haughton, LA
Pop: 19,325
71006 standard
Benton, LA
Pop: 12,158
71064 standard
Plain Dealing, LA
Pop: 4,096
71067 standard
Princeton, LA
Pop: 3,297
71110 standard
Barksdale Afb, LA
Pop: 2,793

Related Areas

Bossier County Bossier City, LA Louisiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.