Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 17 min6:09 am – 8:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 1 min7:13 am – 5:14 pm
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People12,845 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 40.45,732 householdsMedian household income $51,013Median home value $183,400Median rent $920 a month62% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,423 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.5% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 6,705 employedMain industries: education and health care 32%, public administration 13%, retail 13%Average commute 22 minutes78% drive alone, 14% car-pool, 6% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher97% finished high school, 14% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, Spanish 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateCaddo Parish, LA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsIce storm Very HighStrong wind Very HighLightning Very HighHeat wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality80% of days had good air in 2025288 of 360 days measured72 moderate daysMedian index 38, worst day 80main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Caddo County monitors, LA
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription72% have cable, fibre or DSL14% rely on a mobile data plan alone6% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Shreveport Water Systemserves 192,378 people from surface water20 health-based violations since 2021latest Jan 2026: trihalomethanes (TTHM), maximum contaminant level1 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
