71109 ZIP Code — Shreveport, LA

Caddo County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71109 is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, within Caddo County. It covers approximately 12.78 square miles and serves a population of 17,971 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71109

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $31,377. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (53%), diabetes (24%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71109 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,971

population

12.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71109 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71109

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71109. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shreveport	Acceptable
Shreveport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71108 Shreveport (1.7 mi) 71103 Shreveport (3 mi) 71118 Shreveport (5.1 mi) 71101 Shreveport (5.1 mi) 71104 Shreveport (5.2 mi) 71153 Shreveport (5.7 mi) 71151 Shreveport (5.7 mi) 71154 Shreveport (5.7 mi) 71156 Shreveport (5.7 mi) 71152 Shreveport (5.7 mi) 71105 Shreveport (6.1 mi) 71119 Shreveport (6.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,971
Population density	1,406 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	12.78 sq mi
Water area	1.45 sq mi
Latitude	32.4617
Longitude	-93.8132
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	318

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.0%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

17,971

Population

1,406

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$31,377

Median household income

$19,959

Per capita income

$88,100

Median home value

$829

Median monthly rent

46.0%

Home ownership

35.3%

Poverty rate

17.6%

Unemployment

5,371

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

501

Under 5

630

470

5–9

591

658

10–14

826

481

15–19

605

572

20–24

718

1,089

25–34

1,369

819

35–44

1,030

904

45–54

1,135

555

55–59

698

533

60–64

669

961

65–74

1,208

341

75–84

428

85+

100

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,297	23.9%
18 and over	13,674	76.1%
65 and over	3,118	17.4%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 93.1%

White 5.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	16,789	93.1%
White	1,043	5.8%
Two or more races	139	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	60	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.0%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 12.6%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 22.6%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.6%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	22.6%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$31,377

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%

$50k–$100k 37.3%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,100
Median rent / month	$829
Owner occupied	46.0%
Renter occupied	54.0%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	6.8%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	27.1%
1950–1959	28.5%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	38.2%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.3%
1 vehicle	52.3%
2 vehicles	20.3%
3 or more	10.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.5%
Electricity	54.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,079	15.2%
Cohabiting couple	658	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,449	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	3,920	55.2%
Households with children under 18	1,731	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,531	35.6%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.1%	57.0%
Married	19.5%	15.6%
Separated	1.9%	6.2%
Widowed	5.4%	8.6%
Divorced	15.1%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	289	6.5%
Kindergarten	34	0.8%
Elementary school	2,229	49.8%
High school	672	15.0%
College / grad school	1,249	27.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Retail trade 17.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%

Professional & management 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Other services 6.6%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Public administration 1.7%

Construction 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	29.9%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	16.3%
Public transit	3.4%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 35.3%

Under 18 years 52.4%

18 and over 29.9%

Married-couple families 12.7%

Female-led households 39.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	53.0%
High blood pressure	51.9%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	23.5%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	7.1%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	45.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.4%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	33.6%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	38.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	32.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,087	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.8%
Public insurance	68.0%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,840	93.7%
Spanish	6	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,951	99.9%
Born in same state	17,951	99.9%
Born in different state	15,255	84.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	0.1%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	866	4.8%
Italian	124	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	0.1%
French	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	83.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71109

What city is ZIP code 71109 in?

ZIP code 71109 is primarily assigned to Shreveport, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71109 in?

ZIP code 71109 falls within Caddo County, Louisiana.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71109?

35% of residents in ZIP code 71109 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71109?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71109?

Health data for ZIP code 71109 shows elevated rates of obesity (53%) and diabetes (24%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 71109 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 71109 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71109 in?

ZIP code 71109 observes the CST timezone.