ZIP Code 71270
Post Office City: | Ruston, LA (View All Cities) |
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County: | Lincoln Parish |
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Timezone: | Central (10:45pm) |
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Coordinates: | 32.5, -92.6 ZIP (~13 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 71270
The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 71270.
The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 71270 is usually the name of the main post office.
When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities.
Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.
- Primary/preferred city:
- Ruston, LA
- Unacceptable:
- Ansley, Barnet Springs, Kellys, Vernon, Vienna, Woodville
Stats and Demographics for the 71270 ZIP Code
ZIP code 71270 is located in northwest Louisiana and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 71270 are primarily white. The number of young adults is extremely large while the number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large. There are also an extremely small number of families and a large number of single adults. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 71270 ZIP code is slightly less than average compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
30,887 |
|
Population Density |
151 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
13,914 |
|
Median Home Value |
$138,600 |
|
Land Area |
204.57 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.48 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
12,748 |
|
Median Household Income |
$34,546 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 29 | | Male Median Age: | 27 | | Female Median Age: | 31 | |
Male | 1,093 | 982 | 893 | 1,136 | 2,759 | 1,442 | 920 | 736 | 724 | 805 | 798 | 763 | 678 | 471 | 362 | 257 | 174 | 180 |
Female | 999 | 927 | 863 | 1,102 | 2,452 | 1,320 | 970 | 812 | 791 | 904 | 880 | 816 | 723 | 559 | 468 | 389 | 344 | 395 |
Total | 2,092 | 1,909 | 1,756 | 2,238 | 5,211 | 2,762 | 1,890 | 1,548 | 1,515 | 1,709 | 1,678 | 1,579 | 1,401 | 1,030 | 830 | 646 | 518 | 575 |
Under 5 | 1,093 | 999 | 2,092 |
5-9 | 982 | 927 | 1,909 |
10-14 | 893 | 863 | 1,756 |
15-19 | 1,136 | 1,102 | 2,238 |
20-24 | 2,759 | 2,452 | 5,211 |
25-29 | 1,442 | 1,320 | 2,762 |
30-34 | 920 | 970 | 1,890 |
35-39 | 736 | 812 | 1,548 |
40-44 | 724 | 791 | 1,515 |
45-49 | 805 | 904 | 1,709 |
50-54 | 798 | 880 | 1,678 |
55-59 | 763 | 816 | 1,579 |
60-64 | 678 | 723 | 1,401 |
65-69 | 471 | 559 | 1,030 |
70-74 | 362 | 468 | 830 |
75-79 | 257 | 389 | 646 |
80-84 | 174 | 344 | 518 |
85 Plus | 180 | 395 | 575 |
Male |
15,173 |
49% |
Female |
15,714 |
51% |
Gender
White |
17,154 |
55.5% |
Black Or African American |
12,074 |
39.1% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
78 |
0.3% |
Asian |
735 |
2.4% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
33 |
0.1% |
Other Race |
413 |
1.3% |
Two Or More Races |
400 |
1.3% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 247 | 764 | 964 | 1,329 | 1,326 | 997 | 637 | 251 |
Renter | 2,134 | 1,713 | 766 | 602 | 492 | 253 | 143 | 130 |
Total | 2,381 | 2,477 | 1,730 | 1,931 | 1,818 | 1,250 | 780 | 381 |
15-24 | 247 | 2,134 | 2,381 |
25-34 | 764 | 1,713 | 2,477 |
35-44 | 964 | 766 | 1,730 |
45-54 | 1,329 | 602 | 1,931 |
55-64 | 1,326 | 492 | 1,818 |
65-74 | 997 | 253 | 1,250 |
75-84 | 637 | 143 | 780 |
85 Plus | 251 | 130 | 381 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
4,622 |
36% |
Single Guardian |
2,588 |
20% |
Singles |
3,918 |
31% |
Singles With Roommate |
1,620 |
13% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 2 |
Households without Kids |
9,022 |
71% |
Households with Kids |
3,726 |
29% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 191 | 221 | 227 | 220 | 185 | 198 | 215 | 210 | 174 | 197 | 169 | 185 | 166 | 176 | 186 | 220 | 189 | 220 | 321 | 457 |
Female | 186 | 219 | 186 | 203 | 184 | 170 | 210 | 193 | 170 | 179 | 181 | 161 | 176 | 166 | 188 | 192 | 173 | 217 | 332 | 455 |
Total | 377 | 440 | 413 | 423 | 369 | 368 | 425 | 403 | 344 | 376 | 350 | 346 | 342 | 342 | 374 | 412 | 362 | 437 | 653 | 912 |
1 | 191 | 186 | 377 |
2 | 221 | 219 | 440 |
3 | 227 | 186 | 413 |
4 | 220 | 203 | 423 |
5 | 185 | 184 | 369 |
6 | 198 | 170 | 368 |
7 | 215 | 210 | 425 |
8 | 210 | 193 | 403 |
9 | 174 | 170 | 344 |
10 | 197 | 179 | 376 |
11 | 169 | 181 | 350 |
12 | 185 | 161 | 346 |
13 | 166 | 176 | 342 |
14 | 176 | 166 | 342 |
15 | 186 | 188 | 374 |
16 | 220 | 192 | 412 |
17 | 189 | 173 | 362 |
18 | 220 | 217 | 437 |
19 | 321 | 332 | 653 |
20 | 457 | 455 | 912 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 71270 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities, nursing homes and universities nearby.
The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 71270 were primarily built in the 1970s or the 2000s. Looking at 71270 real estate data, the median home value of $138,600 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also extremely high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 71270. Rentals in 71270 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. 3+ bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 71270 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
30,081 |
97.4% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
203 |
0.7% |
Juvenile Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
275 |
0.9% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
182 |
0.6% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
146 |
0.5% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
3,798 |
27% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
2,717 |
20% |
Renter Occupied Households |
6,233 |
45% |
Households Vacant |
1,166 |
8% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
370 |
31.7% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
36 |
3.1% |
For Sale Only |
114 |
9.8% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
80 |
6.9% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
110 |
9.4% |
For Migrant Workers |
2 |
0.2% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
454 |
38.9% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
123 |
2% |
1 Bedroom |
1,069 |
18% |
2 Bedroom |
2,617 |
44% |
3+ Bedroom |
2,119 |
36% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $34,546 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 71270 may not be as nice as other parts of town.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 71270 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
8,543 |
34% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
8,009 |
32% |
No Earnings |
8,511 |
34% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
8,543 |
34% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
8,009 |
32% |
No Earnings |
8,511 |
34% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
12,640 |
93.3% |
Public transportation |
9 |
0.1% |
Taxicab |
37 |
0.3% |
Motorcycle |
88 |
0.6% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
532 |
3.9% |
Worked at Home |
243 |
1.8% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The population has a much higher percentage of people with low education levels (less than high school) than normal. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
2,446 |
14% |
High School Graduate |
6,792 |
40% |
Associate's degree |
1,003 |
6% |
Bachelor's degree |
4,281 |
25% |
Master's degree |
1,830 |
11% |
Professional school degree |
349 |
2% |
Doctorate degree |
461 |
3% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
4,177 |
75.0% |
Enrolled in Private School |
1,033 |
18.5% |
Not Enrolled in School |
363 |
6.5% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 71270
ZIP Code 71270 is in the following school districts: Howard School District, Lincoln Parish School District, and Private. There are 12 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 71270.
Howard School
901 South Vienna St
Ruston, LA 71270
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Howard School District
Hillcrest Elementary School
301 East Kentucky Ave
Ruston, LA 71270
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Lincoln Parish School District
I.a. Lewis School
1000 Mitchell Ave
Ruston, LA 71270
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Lincoln Parish School District
Ruston Elementary School
200 North Bernard St
Ruston, LA 71270
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Lincoln Parish School District
Ruston High School
900 Bearcat Dr
Ruston, LA 71270
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Lincoln Parish School District
Ruston Junior High School
481 Tarbutton Rd
Ruston, LA 71270
Grade Level: Middle/Secondary
District: Lincoln Parish School District
Cedar Creek School
2400 Cedar Creek Dr
Ruston, LA 71270
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
New Living Word School
1900 W Barnett Springs Rd
Ruston, LA 71270
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private