| City: | Ruston, Louisiana |
| Names to Avoid: | La Tech, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana Tech Univ |
| Parish: | Lincoln Parish |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 1:52:16 AM |
| Population: | 2,400 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 318 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 32.5233, -92.6376 |
| Land Area: | 0.372 sq mi |
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Louisiana Tech University operates under dedicated ZIP code 71272 in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. Founded in 1894 as the Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana, the school evolved through several name changes before becoming Louisiana Tech University in 1970. Today it enrolls approximately 11,800 students as a public research university classified among doctoral universities with high research activity. This postal designation has served the campus for over two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 2,400 residents within this ZIP, with a median age of 19.6 years reflecting the undergraduate student population. A striking 97% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing. Census ACS data confirms the academic character: 79% government workers and 72% in the Educational/Healthcare industry. The five delivery codes route mail across campus facilities. Ruston is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 2,400 |
| Median Age: | 19.6 |
| Housing Units: | 20 |
| Establishments: | 5 |
| Employment: | 109 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
ZIP Code 71272 has 2,400 residents and 16 households (average 4.75 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 59.1% male and 40.9% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (71.5%, much higher than the state average of 57.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (23.2%, much lower than the state average of 31.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,400Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,035Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,451.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.75Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 6.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,372 | 2,175 | 1,985 | 1,818 | 1,677 | 1,686 | 1,720 | 1,645 | 1,535 | 1,272 | 1,521 | 1,900 | 2,035 |
| Decennial Census | 1,893 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,400 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 19.7
Female Median Age: 19.5
| 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 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 875 | 511 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 8 | 4 | 6 | 681 | 272 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 5 | 7 | 1,556 | 783 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,717 | 69.77% |
| Black: | 556 | 22.59% |
| Hispanic:* | 90 | 3.66% |
| Asian: | 56 | 2.28% |
| American Indian: | 33 | 1.34% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 9 | 0.37% |
| Total: | 2,461 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,419 | 59.13% | 19.7 years |
| Females: | 981 | 40.88% | 19.5 years |
| Total: | 2,400 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,908 | 93.76% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 21 | 1.03% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 62 | 3.05% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 44 | 5.21% |
| Total Population: | 2,035 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,929 | 94.79% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 106 | 5.21% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($60,023), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,630), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 40.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.3%). The largest occupation group is Service (59.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $4,464 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,779 | $6,750 | $6,927 | $6,979 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $8,182 | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 824 | 40.49% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,211 | 59.51% |
| Total: | 2,035 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 144 | 17.48% |
| Service: | 489 | 59.34% |
| Sales and Office: | 147 | 17.84% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 44 | 5.34% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 824 | 100% |
In 2023, 80.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (26.60%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (86.90%). The uninsured rate is 1.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.70%, which is notably higher than the state rate (57.90%). Public coverage is 12.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (45.80%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.00%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2 | 20.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 80.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 80.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,744 | 85.57% |
| Public Insurance: | 260 | 12.76% |
| No Insurance: | 34 | 1.67% |
| Total: | 2,038 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,004 | 98.33% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,035 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,035 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 71272 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 148 people with an annual payroll of $3,900,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,485Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $941,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,900,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 148Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 71272 is located in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, within the Ruston, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40820) and Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 48,160 people, about 4.98% of whom live in ZIP Code 71272. It covers 0.372 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| 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 |
| Land Area: | 0.372 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14452.88 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2266655Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ruston city; LouisianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 71272 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 January 1, 2026.