Shreveport, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71118
Caddo Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,761
- 724/sq mi High-density area
- $50,287
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shreveport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 724
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71118 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71118 (Shreveport, LA) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.1 in 2023 to 191.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71118 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, with 24,761 residents across 34.2 square miles, a density of 724 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71118 reports a modest median household income of $50,287 (16% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,639. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 9.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $170,600 (4% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $1,013; 61.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caddo Parish, so 71118 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 71118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71118.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
39 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 71118, 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
24,761
Population
34.2
Area (sq mi)
724
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71118?
37.1
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
1.7%
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?
$50,287
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$26,639
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 71118 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)
$50,287 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
10,326housing units
10,326
Total Housing Units
9,333
Occupied Units
993
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,600
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,013
Median Rent
1977
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
191
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+91%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71118 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 150 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 163 |
| 2022 | +8.9% | 178 |
| 2023 | +2.8% | 183 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 191 |
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 410 business establishments in ZIP 71118, employing approximately 5,028 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,101,000.
410
Businesses
5,028
Employees
$222.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 19.8% |
| Retail trade | 68 | 16.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 11.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 21 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.2% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 71118 vs 71108 →
ZIP 71118 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71106
Shreveport (71106)
34,814 residents
- 71118
Shreveport (71118)
24,761 residents
- 71109
Shreveport (71109)
22,154 residents
- 71105
Shreveport (71105)
21,907 residents
- 71108
Shreveport (71108)
20,388 residents
- 71104
Shreveport (71104)
14,802 residents
- 71129 13,391
Shreveport (71129)
13,391 residents
- 71047 12,203
Keithville (71047)
12,203 residents
- 71101 8,197
Shreveport (71101)
8,197 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71118 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71078
Stonewall (71078)
$86,042 median income
- 71106
Shreveport (71106)
$81,452 median income
- 71105
Shreveport (71105)
$67,968 median income
- 71047
Keithville (71047)
$58,467 median income
- 71104
Shreveport (71104)
$56,833 median income
- 71129
Shreveport (71129)
$51,013 median income
- 71118
Shreveport (71118)
$50,287 median income
- 71109 $32,939
Shreveport (71109)
$32,939 median income
- 71108 $32,055
Shreveport (71108)
$32,055 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 71118 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71108 | Shreveport, LA | 20,388 | 3.6 mi |
| 71106 | Shreveport, LA | 34,814 | 4.1 mi |
| 71109 | Shreveport, LA | 22,154 | 5.3 mi |
| 71129 | Shreveport, LA | 13,391 | 6.9 mi |
| 71103 | Shreveport, LA | 7,813 | 7.1 mi |
| 71078 | Stonewall, LA | 5,546 | 8.4 mi |
| 71105 | Shreveport, LA | 21,907 | 7.1 mi |
| 71104 | Shreveport, LA | 14,802 | 7.7 mi |
| 71101 | Shreveport, LA | 8,197 | 8.5 mi |
| 71047 | Keithville, LA | 12,203 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71118, 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 (24,761 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 71118 in?
ZIP code 71118 (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 71118?
ZIP code 71118 in Shreveport, LA has a population of 24,761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71118?
The median household income in ZIP 71118 is $50,287, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71118?
The median home value in ZIP 71118 is $170,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71118 is African American at 59.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71118?
ZIP code 71118 has 410 business establishments employing approximately 5,028 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71118?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71118 are: Health care and social assistance (81), Retail trade (68), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71118?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71118 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 71118?
In ZIP code 71118, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71118?
In ZIP code 71118, approximately 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71118 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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