What to know about ZIP 71149
ZIP code 71149 covers ZIP 71149 with a population of about 4,923.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.0 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the SHREVEPORT media market.
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ZIP Code 71149 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,923
Density
N/A
Median income
$49,591
-34% vs US avg
Home value
$169,700
-51% vs US avg
Median rent
$753
-35% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 71149
Income and economy in ZIP 71149
Median household income in ZIP 71149 is about $49,591 — about 34% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 24.1%; unemployment rate near 9.6%; 28.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 5.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Public administration; about 3.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 71149
Median home value is about $169,700 — about 51% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $753 (about 35% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 59.6% (about 5.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 71149, a household would need roughly $47,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,090. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($49,591). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.