71272 ZIP Code — Ruston, LA
Lincoln County, Louisiana
ZIP code 71272 is located in Ruston, Louisiana, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 0.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,900 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 318.
About ZIP code 71272
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 48% of workers work from home.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
1,900
population
0.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
71272 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 71272
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71272. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ruston | Acceptable |
| Ruston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
71270 Ruston (2.1 mi)
71245 Grambling (5 mi)
71227 Choudrant (9.3 mi)
71275 Simsboro (10.6 mi)
71235 Dubach (11.2 mi)
71268 Quitman (13.3 mi)
71001 Arcadia (16.1 mi)
71225 Calhoun (17.5 mi)
71238 Eros (18.6 mi)
71234 Downsville (19.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,900 |
| Population density | 5,135 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 22 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.5233 |
| Longitude | -92.6376 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 318 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,900
Population
5,135
People per sq mi
19.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,616
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
646
15–19
396
526
20–24
323
6
25–34
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 18 and over | 1,895 | 99.7% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.6%
Black or African American
24.5%
Two or more races
9.4%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
Asian
1.6%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,145 | 56.6% |
| Black or African American | 496 | 24.5% |
| Two or more races | 191 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 122 | 6% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.8% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
100.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,900 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
74.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.8%
Public administration
3.7%
Retail trade
3.5%
Manufacturing
1.2%
Information
0.3%
Professional & management
0.3%
Other services
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 16.0% |
| Service | 62.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 3.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 19.8% |
| Government | 80.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 25.2% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 25.7% |
| Work from home | 47.7% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 8.2 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.3% |
| High blood pressure | 13.4% |
| High cholesterol | 10.5% |
| Diabetes | 1.9% |
| Heart disease | 1.0% |
| Stroke | 0.6% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 4.4% |
| Kidney disease | 1.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.5% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.9% |
| Binge drinking | 25.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 31.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 25.1% |
| Poor physical health | 6.6% |
| No health insurance | 14.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 54.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 69.8% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.2% |
| Public insurance | 12.1% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,900 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,758 | 92.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,744 | 91.8% |
| Born in different state | 1,072 | 56.4% |
| Foreign born | 14 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 142 | 7.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 94 | 66.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 342 | 18% |
| French | 143 | 7.5% |
| English | 66 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 15 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 6 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71272
What city is ZIP code 71272 in?
ZIP code 71272 is primarily assigned to Ruston, Louisiana.
What county is ZIP code 71272 in?
ZIP code 71272 falls within Lincoln County, Louisiana.
What is the population of ZIP code 71272?
ZIP code 71272 has an estimated population of 1,900 residents, with a density of 5,108 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 71272 in?
ZIP code 71272 observes the CST timezone.