ZIP code 71270
Where is ZIP code 71270?
Ruston, Louisiana
Lincoln Parish · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 71270 belongs to Ruston, Louisiana in Lincoln Parish. 71270 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 318. About 32,885 people live in the 71270 area, where the median household income is $36,791. The closest ZIP codes are 71272 (Ruston, 0.5 mi southwest), 71245 (Grambling, 4.2 mi west) and 71273 (Ruston, 5.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 71270 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ruston |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Lincoln Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.5308, -92.6439 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71270
| Population | 32,885 · higher than 94% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 159 · higher than 63% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 28.8 years · lower than 93% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $36,791 · lower than 86% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,231 |
| Below the poverty line | 35% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 38% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $222,300 · higher than 75% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $827 a month |
| Housing units | 14,553 |
| Households | 13,042 (2.44 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 50% / 50% |
| Land area | 206.91 sq mi (plus 0.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71270. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71270
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71272 | Ruston, LA | 0.5 mi SW | Unique |
| 71245 | Grambling, LA | 4.2 mi W | Standard |
| 71273 | Ruston, LA | 5.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 71227 | Choudrant, LA | 7.3 mi E | Standard |
| 71275 | Simsboro, LA | 9.1 mi W | Standard |
| 71235 | Dubach, LA | 11.5 mi N | Standard |
| 71268 | Quitman, LA | 12.6 mi S | Standard |
| 71001 | Arcadia, LA | 16.4 mi W | Standard |
| 71234 | Downsville, LA | 17.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 71247 | Hodge, LA | 18.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71225 | Calhoun, LA | 18.3 mi E | Standard |
| 71238 | Eros, LA | 19.5 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71270 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71270
123 MAIN ST
RUSTON LA 71270
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Ansley, Barnet Springs, Kellys, Vernon and Vienna and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71270-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Ruston, LA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71270?
- 71270 is a Ruston, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71270 in?
- ZIP code 71270 is in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71270 in?
- 71270 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71270?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71270 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71270?
- About 32,885 people live in ZIP code 71270, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 71270?
- The median household income in 71270 is $36,791 a year, lower than 86% of Louisiana ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 71270?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71270 are 71272 (Ruston, 0.5 miles), 71245 (Grambling, 4.2 miles), 71273 (Ruston, 5.2 miles) and 71227 (Choudrant, 7.3 miles).