Ruston, LA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
71270	Standard	31,513	92.92%	Ansley,Barnet Springs,Kellys,Vernon,Vienna,Woodville
71272	Unique	2,400	7.08%	La Tech,Louisiana Tech,Louisiana Tech Univ
71273	P.O. Box	0	0.00%

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Population & Demographics

Ruston, LA has 34,782 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (3.1%) and 35-39 (4.2%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 2.3%. Those born outside the United States make up 3.2% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	33,913
Total Households:	13,093
Total Housing Units:	14,698
Average Household Size:	2.36
Average Family Size:	3.37

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	22,166
Total Households:	8,604
Total Housing Units:	9,669
Average Household Size:	2.27
Average Family Size:	3.78

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	33,349	32,991	33,166	32,749	32,663	32,809	32,960	32,690	32,861	32,817	34,228	35,012	34,782
Decennial Census	32,780	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	33,913	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 25.7

Male Median Age: 25.0

Female Median Age: 26.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	937	985	1,010	2,003	2,819	1,174	968	984	781	719	719	764	781	696	540	332	217	181
Female	960	940	928	1,891	2,600	1,094	1,100	975	859	807	763	857	862	804	643	454	350	416
Total	1,897	1,925	1,938	3,894	5,419	2,268	2,068	1,959	1,640	1,526	1,482	1,621	1,643	1,500	1,183	786	567	597

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	18,614	54.96%
Black:	12,472	36.83%
Hispanic:*	1,374	4.06%
Asian:	645	1.90%
American Indian:	130	0.38%
Hawaiian:	5	0.01%
Other:	626	1.85%
Total:	33,866	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	16,610	48.98%	25.0 years
Females:	17,303	51.02%	26.3 years
Total:	33,913	100%	25.7 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	10,655	48.07%	23.6 years
Females:	11,511	51.93%	27.1 years
Total:	22,166	100%	25.0 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	33,602	96.61%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	66	0.19%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	695	2.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	419	3.20%
Total Population:	34,782	100%
Total Native Population:	33,668	96.80%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,114	3.20%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Ruston, LA have an average household income of $37,599 (much lower than the State by 37.4%, and much lower than the Nation by 52.1%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($59,529 vs $25,587). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$32,846	$34,194	$34,546	$33,016	$32,375	$31,629	$32,729	$33,114	$33,664	$36,142	$39,554	$36,679	$37,599
Median Family Income	$50,515	$52,092	$52,447	$52,645	$54,929	$53,468	$55,926	$54,244	$53,450	$51,573	$56,440	$55,245	$59,529
Median NonFamily Income	$20,369	$20,776	$16,311	$17,193	$16,539	$17,183	$17,250	$21,148	$21,702	$22,318	$24,292	$25,195	$25,587
Median Male Income	$23,487	$44,482	$45,650	$44,296	$26,397	$25,597	$28,021	$27,915	$49,932	$23,212	$47,236	$49,509	$54,787
Median Female Income	$19,538	$21,105	$31,056	$30,838	$31,781	$31,707	$31,193	$30,718	$31,120	$29,511	$31,991	$32,277	$33,475

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	15,205	53.26%
Unemployed:	739	2.59%
Not In Labor Force:	12,605	44.15%
Total:	28,549	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	6,260	41.17%
Service:	3,249	21.37%
Sales and Office:	3,201	21.05%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,109	7.29%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,386	9.12%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	15,205	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Ruston, LA, the median home value is $218,600 - higher than the State by 4.7%, and up $55,600 (34.1%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $819 per month - much lower than the State by 21.1%, and up $80 (10.8%) since 2020. Most renters in Ruston pay under $1,000 (68.7%). About 68.7% pay under $1,000 and 1.9% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 36.7% (49.1% have a mortgage) and renters make up 63.3% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$127,100	$135,700	$138,600	$144,300	$153,200	$157,000	$163,700	$167,800	$166,700	$163,000	$185,300	$209,400	$218,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	584	9.07%
$500 to $999:	3,461	53.75%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,435	22.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:	284	4.41%
$2,000 to $2,499:	44	0.68%
$2,500 to $2,999:	64	0.99%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	567	8.81%
Total:	6,439	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$647	$668	$655	$658	$675	$673	$689	$710	$743	$739	$757	$814	$819

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,906	22.74%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,433	26.87%
Renter Occupied:	6,439	50.39%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	12,778	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	12,778	89.75%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,460	10.25%
Total Housing Units:	14,238	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

42.9% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (26.6%) and above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 92.9%, which is above the state rate (86.9%). The share of people in poverty is 21.9%, which is above the state rate (14.2%) and markedly above the national rate (8.7%), up 1.8 percentage points since 2011 and up 0.9 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	589	3.23%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,479	8.12%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,804	26.37%
Some college, no degree:	3,223	17.69%
Associate's degree:	856	4.70%
Bachelor's degree:	3,999	21.95%
Graduate or professional degree:	3,267	17.93%
Total:	18,217	100%
High school graduate or higher:	16,149	88.65%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	7,266	39.89%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	20,760	55.83%
Public Insurance:	14,028	37.72%
No Insurance:	2,399	6.45%
Total:	37,187	100%
Has Health Insurance:	34,788	93.55%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	20.1%	20.6%	21.4%	22.7%	21.2%	22.8%	22.1%	21.4%	21.0%	20.0%	16.8%	19.9%	21.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	511	3.92%
Kindergarten:	214	1.64%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,144	24.10%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,578	12.10%
College or graduate school:	7,596	58.24%
Total:	13,043	100%
Early Childhood:	725	5.56%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,936	37.84%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	1 Standard, 1 PO Box, 1 Unique [See All]
Parish:	Lincoln Parish, LA
Area Code:	318
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	22,166 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Ruston, LA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	32.4904, -92.6405
Land Area:	207.28 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/la-ruston.asp

Native, born in the United States:	21,452	96.53%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	66	0.30%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	526	2.37%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	180	3.18%
Total Population:	22,224	100%
Total Native Population:	21,518	96.82%
Total Foreign-born Population:	706	3.18%

Employed:	9,668	50.72%
Unemployed:	345	1.81%
Not In Labor Force:	9,047	47.47%
Total:	19,060	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	3,643	37.68%
Service:	2,275	23.53%
Sales and Office:	2,171	22.46%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	605	6.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	974	10.07%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,668	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,527	18.02%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,585	18.70%
Renter Occupied:	5,363	63.28%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,475	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Ruston, LA

Sources & References

White:	11,416	51.79%
Black:	8,925	40.49%
Hispanic:*	763	3.46%
Asian:	554	2.51%
American Indian:	105	0.48%
Hawaiian:	5	0.02%
Other:	275	1.25%
Total:	22,043	100%

Less than $500:	412	7.68%
$500 to $999:	3,114	58.06%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,224	22.82%
$1,500 to $1,999:	284	5.30%
$2,000 to $2,499:	44	0.82%
$2,500 to $2,999:	56	1.04%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	229	4.27%
Total:	5,363	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,475	91.30%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	808	8.70%
Total Housing Units:	9,283	100%

Less than 9th grade:	181	1.73%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	562	5.38%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,613	25.03%
Some college, no degree:	2,177	20.86%
Associate's degree:	428	4.10%
Bachelor's degree:	2,701	25.88%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,776	17.01%
Total:	10,438	100%
High school graduate or higher:	9,695	92.88%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,477	42.89%

Private Insurance:	13,350	55.49%
Public Insurance:	9,061	37.66%
No Insurance:	1,648	6.85%
Total:	24,059	100%
Has Health Insurance:	22,411	93.15%

Nursery School, Preschool:	295	3.22%
Kindergarten:	122	1.33%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,363	14.88%
High school (grades 9-12):	743	8.11%
College or graduate school:	6,637	72.46%
Total:	9,160	100%
Early Childhood:	417	4.55%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,228	24.32%

# Residential Mailboxes:	15,326Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,259Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	20,904Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	10,806Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,068Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	977Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$136,466,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$546,116,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	13,430Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Ruston, LASource: Census
CBSA Number:	40820Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	48,160Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	207.283 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.483 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	05Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	66655Source: Census
Place Name:	Ruston city; LouisianaSource: Census