71119 ZIP Code — Shreveport, LA

Caddo County, Louisiana

ZIP code 71119 is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, within Caddo County. It covers approximately 40.19 square miles and serves a population of 10,561 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.

About ZIP code 71119

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($48,533) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 71119 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,561

population

40.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71119 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71119

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71119. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shreveport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71033 Greenwood (5 mi) 71109 Shreveport (6.2 mi) 71129 Shreveport (7 mi) 71108 Shreveport (7.7 mi) 71103 Shreveport (8.2 mi) 71007 Bethany (8.6 mi) 71118 Shreveport (9.1 mi) 71107 Shreveport (9.6 mi) 71152 Shreveport (10.2 mi) 71154 Shreveport (10.2 mi) 71153 Shreveport (10.2 mi) 71151 Shreveport (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,561
Population density	263 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	40.19 sq mi
Water area	5.58 sq mi
Latitude	32.4813
Longitude	-93.9171
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	60.9%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.3%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

10,561

Population

263

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$48,533

Median household income

$34,312

Per capita income

$186,500

Median home value

$1,015

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

4,042

Housing units

28.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

226

Under 5

216

253

5–9

241

338

10–14

322

311

15–19

296

224

20–24

213

644

25–34

614

467

35–44

445

843

45–54

804

444

55–59

423

432

60–64

412

899

65–74

857

247

75–84

235

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,067	19.6%
18 and over	8,494	80.4%
65 and over	2,393	22.7%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.6%

White 34.8%

Asian 2.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	6,440	60.6%
White	3,694	34.8%
Asian	281	2.6%
Two or more races	133	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	61	0.6%
Other race	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	56.5%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	25.5%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	13.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.3%	4.7%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$48,533

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 7.0%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,500
Median rent / month	$1,015
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	26.2%
1970–1979	27.8%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	67.2%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.4%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,995	43.1%
Cohabiting couple	91	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,044	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,503	32.4%
Households with children under 18	947	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,826	39.4%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	26.1%
Married	49.2%	46.4%
Separated	4.2%	4.3%
Widowed	3.2%	8.3%
Divorced	8.4%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	243	9.5%
Kindergarten	150	5.9%
Elementary school	764	29.8%
High school	719	28.1%
College / grad school	686	26.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.4%

Public administration 8.8%

Other services 8.6%

Professional & management 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Retail trade 5.5%

Construction 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Information 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	24.5%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	25.9%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 22.3%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	962	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	12.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,119	95.8%
Spanish	40	0.4%
Other Indo-European	12	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	28	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,520	99.6%
Born in same state	10,519	99.6%
Born in different state	8,611	81.5%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	41	0.4%
Not a US citizen	40	97.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	955	9%
Arab	703	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	292	2.8%
German	29	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71119

What city is ZIP code 71119 in?

ZIP code 71119 is primarily assigned to Shreveport, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 71119 in?

ZIP code 71119 falls within Caddo County, Louisiana.

Does ZIP code 71119 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 71119 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 71119 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 71119 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71119?

The median home value in ZIP code 71119 is $186,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 71119?

ZIP code 71119 has an estimated population of 10,561 residents, with a density of 263 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 71119 in?

ZIP code 71119 observes the CST timezone.