71270 ZIP Code
Ruston, Louisiana
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 71270 |
| City/Town: | Ruston |
| County: | Lincoln |
| State: | Louisiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 33,112 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,679 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,265 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,858 |
| Median Home Value: | $209,400 |
| Land Area: | 206.9 sq miles
535.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.4899, -92.6439 |
Population Information (71270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,112 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,577 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,535 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 27.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,026 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,708 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,996 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,711 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,654 | 20.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,270 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,607 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,912 | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,526 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,576 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,417 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,138 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 571 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (71270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $209,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $814 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,858 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,526 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,332 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,941 | 47.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,585 | 52.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (71270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,017 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 598 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,470 | 8.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,677 | 26.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,953 | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,104 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,188 | 23.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,027 | 16.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (71270 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $36,679 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,230 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,245 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,265 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (71270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,531 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,735 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 742 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,481 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,087 | 75.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,564 | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,027 | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 57 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (71270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,569 | 53.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,573 | 38.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 213 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 552 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 465 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,709 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,244 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,045 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 892 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 123 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (71270 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,525 | 12.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,133 | 9.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,654 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,767 | 14.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,560 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,445 | 11.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 999 | 8.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,461 | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 531 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 451 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (71270 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,013 | 81.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,188 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 200 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 42 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,096 | 7.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (71270 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 345 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 692 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,114 | 7.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 143 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,331 | 15.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 371 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 172 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,004 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,102 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,646 | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,600 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 474 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 741 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (71270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (71270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,783 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,012 | 57.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,718 | 41.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,630 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (71270 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,203 | 73.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,987 | 23.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,430 | 19.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 792 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 151 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,278 | 18.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (71270 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,408 | 53.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 205 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,570 | 11.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 820 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 962 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 566 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 372 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,891 | 13.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 64 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (71270 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,612 | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,191 | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,254 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,870 | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,507 | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,312 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 549 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 277 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 271 | 2.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (71270 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 51 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,631 | 11.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,154 | 30.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,952 | 42.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,792 | 12.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 278 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (71270 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,306 | 42.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 376 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,708 | 53.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 5 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 96 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (71270 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,082 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,287 | 34.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,334 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,823 | 22.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (71270 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 639 | 10.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 608 | 10.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 822 | 13.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 772 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,423 | 24.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,258 | 21.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 419 | 7.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (71270 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,498 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $367 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $814 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (71270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,526 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,130 | 33.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,427 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,547 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,934 | 39.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,458 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,058 | 24.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.30 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (71270 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,756 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,093 | 55.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,502 | 35.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 155 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 762 | 6.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,003 | 54.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (71270 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,463 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 523 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 341 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,985 | 26.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,538 | 13.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,076 | 53.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (71270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,212 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,274 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,413 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,811 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 374 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,985 | 52.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,452 | 38.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (71270 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,498 | 83.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,228 | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,865 | 54.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,241 | 42.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 529 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 122 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (71270 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,905 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 93 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,207 | 1297.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,207 | 1297.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,207 | 1297.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 130 | 139.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 60 | 64.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 284 | 305.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 39 | 41.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (71270 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,086 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,358 | 94.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,728 | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 502 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 459 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 277 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 490 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (71270 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,526 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,824 | 94.4% | 89.4% |
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