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ZIP Code 71270
Ruston, LA, Lincoln Parish
Population
32,885
Land area
206.9sq mi
People per sq mi
159
City
Ruston
ZIP 71270 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 71270 at a glance
- ZIP 71270 (Ruston) is 49% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,791 a year, 39% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,300 and median rent is $827 a month.
Local data for ZIP 71270
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools10
- Libraries1
- Banks17
- Post Offices1
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants135
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers11
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
Housing and community stats
ZIP 71270, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,791
Poverty rate
34.7%
Median home value
$222,300
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$827/mo
Homeownership
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
38.4%
Median age
28.8
Average commute
17.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
953
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
12,865
$511M annual payroll
PPP loans
$99.51M
1,519 loans
Campaign donations
$338K
8% D, 39% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 71270, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
502
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
100
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
55.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 71270, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 71270
ZIP codes near 71270
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 71272Ruston | 2.2 mi | 0.4 |
| 71245Grambling | 3.3 mi | 5.4 |
| 71275Simsboro | 9.3 mi | 96.6 |
| 71268Quitman | 10 mi | 121.7 |
| 71227Choudrant | 12 mi | 115.3 |
| 71235Dubach | 13 mi | 162.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 71270?
- ZIP code 71270 is in Ruston, LA (Lincoln Parish).
- What county is ZIP code 71270 in?
- ZIP code 71270 is mostly in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
- How many people live in ZIP code 71270?
- About 32,885 people live in the 71270 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.