PlainZIP

Shreveport, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71119

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

11,562
101/sq mi
$58,538
Median income
$187,000
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shreveport pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
101
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71119 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71119 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana, home to 11,562 residents across 114.8 square miles, a density of 101 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71119 reports a modest median household income of $58,538 (2% below the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $39,475. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. Housing costs here run $187,000 for a typical home value (6% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,177 a month; 73.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 71119 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Caddo County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 71119

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71119.

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 71119, 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

11,562

Population

114.8

Area (sq mi)

101

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 71119?

49.3

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 30.2%
African American 61.7%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$58,538

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$39,475

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71119 ranks nationally

Shreveport, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,538 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,227

Total Housing Units

4,693

Occupied Units

534

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$187,000

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 71119 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 157
2021 +9.9% 172
2022 +9.1% 188
2023 -1.8% 184
2024 +2.5% 189

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 107 business establishments in ZIP 71119, employing approximately 1,821 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,178,000.

107

Businesses

1,821

Employees

$84.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 14.9%
Wholesale trade 14 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 14 13.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 9.3%
Retail trade 9 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 9 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 7 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.7%
Finance and insurance 4 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.7%
Educational services 4 3.7%

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 71119 vs 71129 →

ZIP 71119 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 71119 ranks #6 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 71119 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 71119 ranks #2 of 8 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
71129 Shreveport, LA 13,391 6.7 mi
71033 Greenwood, LA 3,510 5.4 mi
71109 Shreveport, LA 22,154 6.9 mi
71107 Shreveport, LA 33,800 8.8 mi
71108 Shreveport, LA 20,388 8.7 mi
71007 Bethany, LA 1,141 9.1 mi
71118 Shreveport, LA 24,761 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Caddo County

71106 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 34,814
71107 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 33,800
71118 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 24,761
71109 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 22,154
71105 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 21,907
71108 standard
Shreveport, LA
Pop: 20,388

Related Areas

Caddo County Shreveport, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71119 in? ▼
ZIP code 71119 (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 71119? ▼
ZIP code 71119 in Shreveport, LA has a population of 11,562 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71119? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71119 is $58,538, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71119? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71119 is $187,000, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71119? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71119 is African American at 61.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71119? ▼
ZIP code 71119 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 1,821 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71119? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71119 are: Construction (16), Wholesale trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71119? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71119 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 71119? ▼
In ZIP code 71119, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 71119? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71119 is 21.8 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 71119? ▼
In ZIP code 71119, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71119? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71119 is 14.9% 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.