Shreveport, LA · standard
ZIP Code 71129
Caddo Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,391
- 115/sq mi High-density area
- $51,013
- Median income Below-median income area
- $183,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 115
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71129 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 71129 (Shreveport, LA) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.2 in 2023 to 222.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71129 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, home to 13,391 residents across 117.0 square miles, a density of 115 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71129 reports a modest median household income of $51,013 (15% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,496. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $183,400 (4% above the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $920; 62.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Caddo Parish, so 71129 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 71129
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71129.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
27 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 71129, 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
13,391
Population
117.0
Area (sq mi)
115
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71129?
40.4
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
0.1%
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?
$51,013
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$32,496
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71129 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)
$51,013 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
6,774housing units
6,774
Total Housing Units
5,732
Occupied Units
1,042
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,400
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$920
Median Rent
1985
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
+17.6%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71129 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.2% | 146 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 159 |
| 2022 | +8.4% | 173 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 189 |
| 2024 | +17.6% | 222 |
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 316 business establishments in ZIP 71129, employing approximately 6,657 people with a combined annual payroll of $300,322,000.
316
Businesses
6,657
Employees
$300.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 45 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 31 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.9% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 71129 vs 71047 →
ZIP 71129 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71118
Shreveport (71118)
24,761 residents
- 71109
Shreveport (71109)
22,154 residents
- 71108
Shreveport (71108)
20,388 residents
- 71129
Shreveport (71129)
13,391 residents
- 71047
Keithville (71047)
12,203 residents
- 71119
Shreveport (71119)
11,562 residents
- 71078 5,546
Stonewall (71078)
5,546 residents
- 71033 3,510
Greenwood (71033)
3,510 residents
- 71007 1,141
Bethany (71007)
1,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71129 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 71129 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
- 71007
Bethany (71007)
$66,477 median income
- 71119
Shreveport (71119)
$58,538 median income
- 71047
Keithville (71047)
$58,467 median income
- 71033
Greenwood (71033)
$54,243 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 71129 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71047 | Keithville, LA | 12,203 | 6.2 mi |
| 71007 | Bethany, LA | 1,141 | 5.0 mi |
| 71119 | Shreveport, LA | 11,562 | 6.7 mi |
| 71118 | Shreveport, LA | 24,761 | 6.9 mi |
| 71033 | Greenwood, LA | 3,510 | 5.7 mi |
| 71108 | Shreveport, LA | 20,388 | 8.7 mi |
| 71109 | Shreveport, LA | 22,154 | 8.5 mi |
| 71078 | Stonewall, LA | 5,546 | 11.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71129, 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 (13,391 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 71129 in?
ZIP code 71129 (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 71129?
ZIP code 71129 in Shreveport, LA has a population of 13,391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71129?
The median household income in ZIP 71129 is $51,013, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71129?
The median home value in ZIP 71129 is $183,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71129?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71129 is African American at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71129?
ZIP code 71129 has 316 business establishments employing approximately 6,657 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71129?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71129 are: Retail trade (45), Other services (except public administration) (39), Construction (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71129?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71129 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 71129?
In ZIP code 71129, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% 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 71129?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71129 is 22.0 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 71129?
In ZIP code 71129, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71129?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71129 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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