Ruston, LA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Ruston, Louisiana: 71270 and 71272. Together they are home to 34,854 residents in 13,042 households. That is more than the 22,284 people counted inside Ruston city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Ruston city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 22,284 |
| Households | 8,796 |
| Median household income | $31,120 |
| Median home value | $225,300 |
| Median age | 24.3 |
| Median rent | $816 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 34,854 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 13,042 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $36,791 (71270) to $36,791 (71270) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $36,791 |
| Homeowners | 50.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 24 routes, 15,481 homes (1 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Most residents: 71270 (32,885 people)
- Most new movers: 71272 (35.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 71272 (19.6 years)
Every ZIP code in Ruston
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71270 | Ruston | 32,885 | 13,042 | $36,791 | $222,300 | 50.0% | 26.4% | 12.5% | 24 | 16,745 | 10% of its land; mailing city |
| 71272 | Ruston | 1,969 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 35.0% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Ruston when at least 10% of its land lies inside Ruston city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Ruston. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Ruston.
Counties
- Lincoln County — 7 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Grambling — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Ruston, LA?
- 71270 and 71272. A ZIP code is listed for Ruston when at least 10% of its land lies inside Ruston city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Ruston.
- What is the population of Ruston, LA?
- The Census Bureau counts 22,284 residents inside Ruston city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Ruston hold 34,854 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Ruston, LA?
- $31,120 inside Ruston city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $36,791 to $36,791.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Ruston, LA?
- For the 1 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 24 carrier routes reaching 15,481 residential and 1,266 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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