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U.S. ZIP Code · LA71109

Caddo Parish · Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Typical home value

$40,519[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-8.3%
5-year / yr
-8.0%
10-year / yr
-3.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-85.7%
vs metro
-77.9%
vs state
-77.7%
ZIP 71109 location in LA
Location of ZIP 71109 in LA

Price history

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

The typical home in 71109 is worth $40,519 — 77.9% below the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 8.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $778 a month — a 23.0% gross rental yield. 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
$778[2]
Gross yield
23.0%[2]
Cap rate
13.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$196[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
17,412[3]
Median household income
$32,939[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-921[5]
Moved in
4,791
Moved out
5,712

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
0
  • Fair Park Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Caddo Parish

    619 students

  • Bethune/Oak Park Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Caddo Parish

    594 students

  • Judson Fundamental Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Caddo Parish

    305 students

  • Midway Professional Development Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Caddo Parish

    298 students

  • Queensborough Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Caddo Parish

    249 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 yield23.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)13.8%
Annual rent$9,330

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$205
Loan principal$32,415
Down payment$8,104
Total interest paid$41,343

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 ratio0.33
Monthly cost to own$255
Monthly rent$778

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
91st percentile[2]
Property tax
36th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 71109?
The typical home in 71109 is worth $40,519, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 71109?
Home values in 71109 are down 8.3% over the past year, and down 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 71109?
A typical home in 71109 rents for about $778 a month, a gross rental yield of 23.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 71109?
The effective property tax rate in 71109 is 0.5% — roughly $196 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 71109?
ZIP code 71109 has a population of 17,412 and a median household income of $32,939.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Shreveport, LA

    Typical home
    $33,503
    Gross yield
    28.7%
  • Shreveport, LA

    Typical home
    $50,931
    Gross yield
    21.1%
  • Shreveport, LA

    Typical home
    $52,333
    Gross yield
    17.4%
  • Vivian, LA

    Typical home
    $91,278
    Gross yield
  • Oil City, LA

    Typical home
    $108,646
    Gross yield
  • Mansfield, LA

    Typical home
    $118,913
    Gross yield

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