2,035
Population
↑ 33% since 2019
19.8
Median Age
↑ 2% since 2019
80.0%
College Grads
▲ 106% above avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 71272 |
|---|---|
| City | Ruston |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 318 |
| Elevation | 338 ft |
| Latitude | 32.529187 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.651631 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 22061 |
| ZIP Type | Unique |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 67.9% (1,382)
Female 32.1% (653) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White54.9%
Hispanic7.1%
Black30.7%
Asian1.5%
Other5.7%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 19.8 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | -99.99 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 80.0% ▲ 106% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| Associates | 2 (20%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8 (80%) |
Education
Associates20.0%
Graduate80.0%
Housing & Income
Financials
| Avg HH Size | -99.99 |
|---|
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 71272 is in Ruston, LA, in Lincoln County.
ZIP code 71272 is located in Louisiana (LA).
ZIP code 71272 is in Lincoln County, LA.
ZIP 71272 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 71272 is 2,035 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 71272
ZIP code 71272 is located in Ruston, Louisiana, within Lincoln County. With a population of 2,035, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.8 years.
The population of 71272 is majority White (54.89%). Residents are highly educated — 80.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average.
A notably high share of workers — 49% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 71272 in Ruston, LA is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.