| Official Zip Code Name | Ruston |
| Zip Code State | Louisiana |
| Zip Code Type | Unique |
| Primary County: | Lincoln |
| Area Code | 318 |
| Current Population: | 1893 |
| Racial Majority: | 41.91% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 77.2% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income | $ |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 0 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 0-0 Feet |
| Area | 0 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 32.52610600, -92.64933400 |
The current unemployment level in 71272 is 2.8% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 7.8% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.9% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.6%.
The majority ethnicity residing in 71272 is while the majority ethnicity attending 71272 public schools is White. 3.4% of students in 71272 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 762 | 41.91% | 1278 | -40% |
| Black Or African American | 933 | 51.32% | 538 | +73% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 1.43% | 42 | -38% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| Asian | 50 | 2.75% | 10 | +400% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.94% | 3 | +467% |
| Two Or More Races | 14 | 1.65% | 14 | +114% |
| White | 77.2% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 18.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1893 | 0 |
| Male Population | 55.90% | |
| Female Population | 44.10% | |
| Total Households | 0 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 3.4% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $ |
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| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |
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