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ZIP 71108

Pop. 18,072·Caddo Parish·88th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$962/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$1,003
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ZIP 71108 · $962
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,160/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,544/yr
At $962/mo median
Location
StateLA
CountyCaddo Parish
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 71108 (Shreveport, LA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,072
Median income
$32,055
Median age
29.6
Renters
63.3%
Age distribution
28.8%
28.8%
21.4%
12.1%
Under 1828.8%
18–3428.8%
35–5421.4%
55–648.9%
65+12.1%
Gender
39.3%
60.7%
Male39.3%
Female60.7%
Race & ethnicity
13.5%
80.3%
White13.5%
Black80.3%
Hispanic4%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
24.3%
39.4%
30.4%
No HS diploma24.3%
HS diploma39.4%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+5.9%
Housing tenure
36.7%
63.3%
Owner36.7%
Renter63.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 71108 in Shreveport, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$30,726 → $32,055
up 4.3%
Population
19,944 → 18,072
down 9.4%
Renter share
55.2% → 63.3%
+8.1 pts
Bachelor's+
7.5% → 5.9%
-1.6 pts
Median age
30.5 → 29.6
-0.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $30,726 to $32,055 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.3% shift. Census counts show ZIP 71108 in Shreveport, LA losing about 1,872 residents over the five-year window, down 9.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 55.2% to 63.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 71108 covers Shreveport, LA. The median rent here is $962/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($32,055/yr), ZIP 71108 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 71108?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 71108 (Shreveport, LA) is $962. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 71108 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 71108's median rent of $962/mo is $1,003 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 71108 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 71108 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #88 out of 91 ZIPs at $962/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 71108?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $962/mo in ZIP 71108. The local median household income is $32,055/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 71108?

Rent in ZIP 71108 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 71108 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 71108 is considered moderate for renters. At $962/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($32,055/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 71108 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 71108 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.3% of ZIP 71108 households are renters, while 36.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 71108 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 71108 compare to the rest of Shreveport?

ZIP 71108 is more affordable than Shreveport overall. At $962/mo, it's $208 below the Shreveport citywide median of $1,170/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 71108 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 71108 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $962/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 71108's median household income ($32,055/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 71108 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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