ZIP Code 71115

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Shreveport · Caddo County · Louisiana

ZIP code 71115 in Shreveport, Louisiana has a population of 14,506. The median household income is $65,509, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $262,700, 6% below the US average. 43.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 71115 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 285.6 square miles in Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana. The area is home to 14,506 residents, producing a population density of 51 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 71115 against Louisiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 71115 sits at $65,509 (10% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $45,107. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $262,700 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $1,057 per month, and 61.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 71115 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Caddo County, so you can benchmark 71115 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 71115

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71115 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 71115 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 71115 (establishments) Top 5 1. Health care and social assistanc 62 2. Professional, scientific, and te 31 3. Other services (except public ad 31 4. Real estate and rental and leasi 22 5. Retail trade 20 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 71115. 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 71115, Shreveport, 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

14,506

Population

285.6

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

42.1

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 22.4%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$65,509

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$45,107

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.4%

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

Housing

7,504

Total Housing Units

6,663

Occupied Units

841

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.7%
Renter 38.3%

$262,700

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$1,057

Median Rent

1987

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

-0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71115 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 153
2021 +4.4% 160
2022 +11.8% 179
2023 +1.4% 181
2024 -0.8% 180

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 270 business establishments in ZIP 71115, employing approximately 6,367 people with a combined annual payroll of $425,061,000.

270

Businesses

6,367

Employees

$425.1M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 62 23.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 31 11.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 8.2%
Retail trade 20 7.4%
Construction 16 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.2%
Finance and insurance 12 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 11 4.1%
Manufacturing 10 3.7%
Wholesale trade 10 3.7%
Accommodation and food services 10 3.7%
Information 4 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.5%
Educational services 4 1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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 Code City Population Distance
71027 Frierson, LA 1,585 6.3 mi
71051 Elm Grove, LA 2,409 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71115 in?
ZIP code 71115 (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 71115?
ZIP code 71115 in Shreveport, LA has a population of 14,506 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71115?
The median household income in ZIP 71115 is $65,509, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71115?
The median home value in ZIP 71115 is $262,700, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71115?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71115 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71115?
ZIP code 71115 has 270 business establishments employing approximately 6,367 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71115?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71115 are: Health care and social assistance (62), Professional, scientific, and technical services (31), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71115?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71115 decreased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 71115?
In ZIP code 71115, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.4% 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 71115?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71115 is 19.0 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 71115?
In ZIP code 71115, approximately 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71115?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71115 is 12.5% 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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