ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 71106

Part of Shreveport, LA

Pop. 34,117·Caddo Parish·86th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$980/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.7%

Month-over-Month

+2.6%

vs US Median

-$952

Reported rents

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ZIP 71106 · $980

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$760

1 BR

$860

2 BR

$970

3 BR

$1,270

4 BR+

$1,360

Research median

$970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 71106 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 71106 changed +11.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.0%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($81,452) is $2,036 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,360).

Rank in Shreveport

2nd cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Shreveport.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 71106. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,760/yr

At $980/mo median

Location

CityShreveport

StateLA

CountyCaddo Parish

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.7% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 71106 (Shreveport, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,117

Median income

$81,452

Median age

40.9

Renters

31.7%

Age distribution

25.7%

16.6%

24%

15.2%

18.6%

Under 1825.7%

18–3416.6%

35–5424%

55–6415.2%

65+18.6%

Gender

47.2%

52.8%

Male47.2%

Female52.8%

Race & ethnicity

53.3%

38.2%

White53.3%

Black38.2%

Hispanic4.2%

Asian1%

Other3.3%

Education (25+)

24.7%

21.7%

42.7%

No HS diploma10.9%

HS diploma24.7%

Some college21.7%

Bachelor's+42.7%

Housing tenure

68.3%

31.7%

Owner68.3%

Renter31.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 71106 in Shreveport, LA has changed in 5 years

Income

$59,469 → $81,452

up 37.0%

Population

33,849 → 34,117

up 0.8%

Renter share

35.2% → 31.7%

-3.5 pts

Bachelor's+

37.2% → 42.7%

+5.5 pts

Median age

40 → 40.9

+0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 71106 in Shreveport, LA now reports about $81,452, up from $59,469 in 2021. About 31.7% of households rent today, against 35.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.2% to 42.7%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 71106 covers Shreveport, LA. The median rent here is $980/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($81,452/yr), ZIP 71106 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 71106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $980/mo in ZIP 71106. The local median household income is $81,452/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 71106?

Rent in ZIP 71106 has risen 11.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

How does ZIP 71106 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 71106 is one of the more affordable among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #86 of 92 at $980/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 71106 changed +11.7%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.