Zip code 71107: Shreveport, Louisiana
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 71107
71107 is a small-town zip code in Shreveport, Louisiana (Caddo Parish), covering 137 sq mi of land. About 31,734 people live here, or 231 per square mile. The median resident is 36.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $48,365 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $162,000, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $958 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.1 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care.
How 71107 compares
- Unemployment rate11.2%96thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · LA 6.3%86th of 500 in LA
- Poverty rate27.2%94thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · LA 18.9%109th of 493 in LA
- 89thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · LA 0.495101st of 492 in LA
- 87thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · LA 54.8%146th of 458 in LA
- Housing vacancy14.3%85thU.S. 10.1% · LA 14.4%287th of 493 in LA
- 83rdU.S. 10% · LA 10.6%127th of 500 in LA
- Healthcare workers12.1%82ndU.S. 9.7% · LA 11%154th of 500 in LA
- Government workers18.7%80thU.S. 14.5% · LA 16%178th of 500 in LA
- Veterans8.1%78thU.S. 6.2% · LA 6.1%99th of 501 in LA
- Residents under 1825.1%75thU.S. 22% · LA 23.5%173rd of 501 in LA
- 65thU.S. 61.4 · LA 58.9105th of 501 in LA
- Uninsured rate7.5%55thU.S. 8.4% · LA 7.8%212th of 501 in LA
- Population31,73453rdU.S. 334,922,499 · LA 4,611,96137th of 501 in LA
- 51stU.S. 17.2% · LA 16.7%275th of 501 in LA
- Homeownership rate63.6%39thU.S. 65.2% · LA 67.4%383rd of 492 in LA
- Median age36.631stU.S. 38.9 · LA 38354th of 501 in LA
- Average commute23.1 min30thU.S. 26.4 min · LA 25.7 min353rd of 471 in LA
- Population density231/sq mi22ndU.S. 95/sq mi · LA 107/sq mi167th of 501 in LA
- Broadband access87.7%22ndU.S. 91% · LA 86.6%176th of 492 in LA
- 18thU.S. $1,413 · LA $1,064163rd of 391 in LA
- 13thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · LA 27%251st of 500 in LA
- Median home value$162,00012thU.S. $332,700 · LA $216,500235th of 450 in LA
- Work from home5.9%11thU.S. 15.1% · LA 8.1%222nd of 500 in LA
- 9thU.S. 14.1% · LA 4.9%224th of 501 in LA
- Median household income$48,3658thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · LA $60,756311th of 459 in LA
- Per capita income$25,2038thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · LA $35,038366th of 501 in LA
- Tech workers0.7%8thU.S. 3.8% · LA 1.9%246th of 500 in LA
- Median earnings per worker$34,0477thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · LA $43,701375th of 492 in LA
| Measure | 71107 | Caddo | LA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 11.2% | 8.7% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 86th of 500 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 27.2% | 22.4% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 109th of 493 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.501 | 0.523 | 0.495 | 0.483 | 101st of 492 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 61.9% | 54.9% | 54.8% | 51.1% | 146th of 458 | |
| Housing vacancy | 14.3% | 15% | 14.4% | 10.1% | 287th of 493 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.1% | 9.9% | 10.6% | 10% | 127th of 500 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.1% | 13.3% | 11% | 9.7% | 154th of 500 | |
| Government workers | 18.7% | 17.8% | 16% | 14.5% | 178th of 500 | |
| Veterans | 8.1% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 99th of 501 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.1% | 23.5% | 23.5% | 22% | 173rd of 501 | |
| Diversity index | 57 | 58.3 | 58.9 | 61.4 | 105th of 501 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.5% | 7.4% | 7.8% | 8.4% | 212th of 501 | |
| Population | 31,734 | 230,004 | 4,611,961 | 334,922,499 | 37th of 501 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.7% | 18.9% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 275th of 501 | |
| Homeownership rate | 63.6% | 60.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 383rd of 492 | |
| Median age | 36.6 | 39.5 | 38 | 38.9 | 354th of 501 | |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 20.4 min | 25.7 min | 26.4 min | 353rd of 471 | |
| Population density | 231/sq mi | 262/sq mi | 107/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 167th of 501 | |
| Broadband access | 87.7% | 85.6% | 86.6% | 91% | 176th of 492 | |
| Median gross rent | $958 | $974 | $1,064 | $1,413 | 163rd of 391 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.8% | 26% | 27% | 35.7% | 251st of 500 | |
| Median home value | $162,000 | $175,700 | $216,500 | $332,700 | 235th of 450 | |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% | 15.1% | 222nd of 500 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.5% | 2.4% | 4.9% | 14.1% | 224th of 501 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $48,365 | $50,705 | $60,756 | $80,734 | 311th of 459 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $25,203 | $33,434 | $35,038 | $44,673 | 366th of 501 | |
| Tech workers | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 246th of 500 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $34,047 | $38,897 | $43,701 | $49,666 | 375th of 492 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White43%
- Black49%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0.7%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0.1%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 11,751
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 67.6%
- Married couples
- 39.3%
- Living alone
- 28.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.1%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 13,718
- Owner-occupied
- 63.6%
- Vacant
- 14.3%
- Median year built
- 1981
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 61.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 35.5%
- Home value to income
- 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 71107 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $44,920 | $74,888 |
| Service | $24,694 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,208 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $37,321 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $50,252 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.7%
- Households with broadband
- 87.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 64.4%
- No internet access
- 11.2%
- Without health insurance
- 7.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0.7%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Shreveport
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Center point
- 32.5894° N, 93.8617° W
- Land area
- 137 sq mi
- Water area
- 9.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
71107 spans 2 counties
- Caddo Parish99% of land
- Bossier Parish1% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Shreveport13% of zip
- Blanchard2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 71107
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71009 | Blanchard, LA | 1.9 mi | $45,750 |
| 71102 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 71120 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 71130 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 71133 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 71134 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 71135 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 71136 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 71137 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 71138 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 71148 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
| 71149 | Shreveport, LA · PO box | 6.5 mi | — |
Zip codes like 71107 elsewhere
Questions about 71107
What city is zip code 71107?
71107 is assigned to Shreveport, Louisiana. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 71107 in?
71107 is mostly in Caddo Parish, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 71107?
About 31,734 people live in 71107, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 71107 in?
71107 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 71107?
The median household income in 71107 is $48,365.
What zip codes are near 71107?
The closest zip codes to 71107 are 71009, 71102, 71120, 71130, 71133.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71107, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.