ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 71108

Part of Shreveport, LA

Pop. 18,072·Caddo Parish·90th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$912/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$1,020

Reported rents

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ZIP 71108 · $912

More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

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 71108 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 71108 changed +8.2% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($32,055) is $801 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($910).

Rank in Shreveport

1st cheapest of 6 ZIP codes in Shreveport.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 71108. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$10,944/yr

At $912/mo median

Location

CityShreveport

StateLA

CountyCaddo Parish

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% 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%

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 71108 covers Shreveport, LA. The median rent here is $912/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($32,055/yr), ZIP 71108 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $36,000/year (about $17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $912/mo in ZIP 71108. The local median household income is $32,055/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 71108?

Rent in ZIP 71108 has risen 8.2% 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 71108 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 71108 is one of the more affordable among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #90 of 92 at $912/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 71108 changed +8.2%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.