Shreveport, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71115
Caddo Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,506
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,509
- Median income Near-median income area
- $262,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shreveport pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71115 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 71115 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, home to 14,506 residents across 285.6 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71115 reports a modest median household income of $65,509 (10% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,107. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $262,700 (48% above the average Louisiana ZIP), while 61.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,057.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caddo Parish, so 71115 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 71115
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71115.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 22
Real estate and rental and leasing
22 establishments
- Retail trade 20
Retail trade
20 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 71115, 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
14,506
Population
285.6
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71115?
42.1
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
6.4%
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?
$65,509
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$45,107
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71115 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)
$65,509 Top 33% higher than 67% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,504housing units
7,504
Total Housing Units
6,663
Occupied Units
841
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,700
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,057
Median Rent
1987
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
-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.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 71115 vs 71027 →
ZIP 71115 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71115
Shreveport (71115)
14,506 residents
- 71051 2,409
Elm Grove (71051)
2,409 residents
- 71027 1,585
Frierson (71027)
1,585 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71115 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71115 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
- 71115
Shreveport (71115)
$65,509 median income
- 71027
Frierson (71027)
$42,781 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71115 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71115, 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 (14,506 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 71115 in?
ZIP code 71115 (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 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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