PlainZIP

Shreveport, LA · standard

ZIP Code 71129

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

13,391
115/sq mi
$51,013
Median income
$183,400
Median home value
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 71129 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shreveport, Caddo County, 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 Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $32,496. Poverty here runs at 11.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $183,400 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $920 per month, and 62.3% of occupied units 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. To put 71129 in local context, 8 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 71129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shreveport, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71129.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 71129?

40.4

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 27.3%
African American 66.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$32,496

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71129 ranks nationally

Shreveport, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,013 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,774

Total Housing Units

5,732

Occupied Units

1,042

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$183,400

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71129 ranks #4 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 71129 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 71129 ranks #6 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
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

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 71129 in? ▼
ZIP code 71129 (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 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.

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