ZIP Code · LA

ZIP 71111

Part of Bossier City, LA

Pop. 43,925·Bossier Parish·32nd most expensive ZIP in Louisiana

Median rent (all units)

$1,530/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$402

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 71111 · $1,530

More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$980

1 BR

$1,100

2 BR

$1,250

3 BR

$1,640

4 BR+

$1,750

Research median

$1,250/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 71111 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Louisiana

Rent in ZIP 71111 changed +4.7% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,292) is $1,632 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,250); a 3-bedroom is $1,640.

Rank in Bossier City

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Bossier City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 71104, 6 miles away, rents for 34% less ($1,007/mo), about $6,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 71111. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,360/yr

At $1,530/mo median

Location

CityBossier City

StateLA

CountyBossier Parish

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 71111 (Bossier City, LA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 33% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

43,925

Median income

$65,292

Median age

36.6

Renters

42.5%

Age distribution

24.8%

22.4%

27.8%

15%

Under 1824.8%

18–3422.4%

35–5427.8%

55–6410%

65+15%

Gender

51.1%

48.9%

Male51.1%

Female48.9%

Race & ethnicity

56.8%

29.7%

White56.8%

Black29.7%

Hispanic8.9%

Asian1.1%

Other3.5%

Education (25+)

24.5%

33.4%

33%

No HS diploma9.1%

HS diploma24.5%

Some college33.4%

Bachelor's+33%

Housing tenure

57.5%

42.5%

Owner57.5%

Renter42.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 71111 in Bossier City, LA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,257 → $1,530

up 21.7%

Income

$58,714 → $65,292

up 11.2%

Population

42,217 → 43,925

up 4.0%

Renter share

42.5% → 42.5%

+0.0 pts

Bachelor's+

29.6% → 33%

+3.4 pts

Median age

34.9 → 36.6

+1.7 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 71111 in Bossier City, LA has climbed by $273 per month, settling near $1,530 after starting the period at $1,257. Census figures show median household income at $65,292 today, compared with $58,714 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 42,217 to 43,925 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29.6% to 33%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 71111 covers Bossier City, LA. The median rent here is $1,530/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($65,292/yr), ZIP 71111 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 71111?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,530/mo in ZIP 71111. The local median household income is $65,292/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 71111?

Rent in ZIP 71111 has risen 4.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

How does ZIP 71111 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 71111 is in the middle among Louisiana ZIP codes for rent, ranking #32 of 92 at $1,530/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 71111 changed +4.7%, against a typical +3.0% across the 75 Louisiana ZIP codes Zillow tracks.