PlainZIP

Shreveport, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71118

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

24,761
724/sq mi
$50,287
Median income
$170,600
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 71118 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $26,639. Poverty here runs at 18.8%, with unemployment measured at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is $170,600 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,013 per month, and 61.3% of occupied units 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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Caddo County, letting you compare 71118 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 71118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71118.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71118?

37.1

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 31.2%
African American 59.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
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)

How much do residents earn?

$50,287

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$26,639

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 71118 ranks nationally

Shreveport, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,287 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,326

Total Housing Units

9,333

Occupied Units

993

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.3%
Renter 38.7%

$170,600

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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

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ZIP 71118 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 71118 ranks #2 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 71118 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 71118 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Caddo County

71106 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 34,814
71107 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 33,800
71109 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 22,154
71105 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 21,907
71108 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 20,388
71104 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 14,802

Related Areas

Caddo County Shreveport, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71118 in? ▼
ZIP code 71118 (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 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.

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