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U.S. ZIP Code · LA71078

De Soto Parish · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Typical home value

$359,816[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.5%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+26.7%
vs metro
+96.2%
vs state
+98.0%
ZIP 71078 location in LA
Location of ZIP 71078 in LA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 71078 is worth $359,816 — 96.2% above the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.5%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,639[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for De Soto Parish. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
7,653[3]
Median household income
$86,042[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of De Soto Parish over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+37[5]
Moved in
637
Moved out
600

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • North DeSoto Upper Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 2–5 · DeSoto Parish

    843 students

  • North DeSoto High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · DeSoto Parish

    828 students

  • North DeSoto Middle School 6-8

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · DeSoto Parish

    618 students

  • North DeSoto Lower Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–1 · DeSoto Parish

    518 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,819
Loan principal$287,853
Down payment$71,963
Total interest paid$367,140

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,257
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
96th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
29th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 71078?
The typical home in 71078 is worth $359,816, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 71078?
Home values in 71078 are down 1.5% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 71078?
The effective property tax rate in 71078 is 0.5% — roughly $1,639 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 71078?
ZIP code 71078 has a population of 7,653 and a median household income of $86,042.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Benton, LA

    Typical home
    $349,957
    Gross yield
  • Bossier City, LA

    Typical home
    $277,398
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Greenwood, LA

    Typical home
    $254,589
    Gross yield
  • Shreveport, LA

    Typical home
    $254,051
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Red Chute CDP, LA

    Typical home
    $253,555
    Gross yield
  • Shreveport, LA

    Typical home
    $233,872
    Gross yield
    6.0%

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