ZIP Code 71172 in Bossier City, LA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Bossier City, Louisiana
Parish:Bossier Parish
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:02:09 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:318
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.5155, -93.7318
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71172 Bossier City, LA - Commercial Complex ZIP

ZIP Code 71172, Bossier City

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationBossier County, LA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points28 (20 businesses)
PO Boxes8
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 71111
Key Facts
  • This is a specialized PO Box ZIP for a single commercial address on Benton Road in Bossier City.
  • All 36 street delivery records share the same address with different unit numbers, indicating a multi-tenant commercial building.
  • The ZIP serves 20 registered businesses but has only 8 PO Boxes available.
  • This is a point location contained within the larger ZIP code 71111, which handles regular mail delivery for the surrounding area.
  • Street delivery isn't restricted here. The ZIP classification reflects its specialized commercial purpose rather than delivery limitations.

Overview

ZIP code 71172 is a PO Box ZIP serving a specific commercial location on Benton Road in Bossier City, Louisiana. This isn't a traditional community ZIP. It's a point location within the larger 71111 ZIP code, set up to handle mail for a concentrated commercial address.

Postal Services

The post office maintains just 8 PO Boxes, but the 20 registered businesses and 36 city carrier delivery records all share the same Benton Road address with unit numbers. This pattern indicates a multi-tenant commercial property, likely an office park or business complex, that received its own ZIP code designation.

Location Context

Bossier City sits across the Red River from Shreveport, and this ZIP's location places it near several Shreveport neighborhoods including Highland/Stoner Hill (0.8 miles) and Broadmoor/Anderson Island (1.2 miles). Standard street delivery in the surrounding area uses ZIP code 71111.

Mailing Information

Anyone mailing to 71172 should use the Benton Road address or a PO Box number at this location.

Street Name Patterns

Single Commercial Address

All delivery points share one address on Benton Road with unit designators for individual businesses.

Nearby Areas

Highland, Stoner Hill Broadmoor, Anderson Island, Shreve Isle Downtown Riverfront Freestate, North Highlands Allendale, Lakeside

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 71172 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:23Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 71172 is located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, within the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43340) and Louisiana's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 398,604 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 71172. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Shreveport-Bossier City, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:43340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:398,604Source: Census
MSA:Shreveport-Bossier City, LA MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12435.1 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2208920Source: Census
Place Name:Bossier City city; LouisianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


71201 | | 71171

Schools in ZIP Code 71172


We could not locate which school district 71172 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Bossier High School 777 Bearkat Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
District: Bossier Parish School DistrictNearby
Bossier Elementary School 1000 Traffic Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
District: Bossier Parish School DistrictNearby
Central Park Elementary School 900 Central Park Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71112
District: Bossier Parish School DistrictNearby
Caddo Parish Magnet High School 1601 Viking Drive
Shreveport, LA 71101
District: Caddo Parish School DistrictNearby
Rusheon Middle School 2401 Old Minden Road
Bossier City, LA 71112
District: Bossier Parish School DistrictNearby
Loyola College Preparatory High School 921 Jordan St
Shreveport, LA 71101
District: Private SchoolNearby
St John Berchmans Cathedral School 947 Jordan St
Shreveport, LA 71101
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Montessori School For Shreveport 2605 C E Galloway Blvd
Shreveport, LA 71104
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 71172


Vh Barber & Styling Academy 1701 Old Minden Rd., Suite 19
Bossier City, LA 71111-4409
Type: Post Secondary
Centenary College Of Louisiana 2911 Centenary Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71104
Type: Post Secondary
Belbo Beauty Institute 1141 Shreveport Barksdale Highway
Shreveport, LA 71105
Type: Post Secondary
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport 1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
Type: Post Secondary
Digital Media Institute 2031 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103-3600
Type: Post Secondary
Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport 3523 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109-5209
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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