ZIP code 71272
Where is ZIP code 71272?
Ruston, Louisiana
Lincoln Parish · Unique ZIP code
ZIP code 71272 belongs to Ruston, Louisiana in Lincoln Parish. 71272 is a unique ZIP code assigned to a single organization (La Tech) that gets a lot of mail. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 318. About 1,969 people live in the 71272 area. The closest ZIP codes are 71270 (Ruston, 0.5 mi northeast), 71245 (Grambling, 3.9 mi west) and 71273 (Ruston, 5.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 71272 |
|---|---|
| Type | Unique ZIP code for a single organization |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ruston |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Lincoln Parish |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 318 |
| Coordinates | 32.5258, -92.6493 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 712 |
Population and income in 71272
| Population | 1,969 · lower than 61% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,293 · higher than 96% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Median age | 19.6 years · lower than 99% of Louisiana ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 76% / 24% |
| Income per person | $3,588 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 83% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 0 |
| Households | 0 |
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 71272. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 71272
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71270 | Ruston, LA | 0.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 71245 | Grambling, LA | 3.9 mi W | Standard |
| 71273 | Ruston, LA | 5.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 71227 | Choudrant, LA | 7.7 mi E | Standard |
| 71275 | Simsboro, LA | 8.8 mi W | Standard |
| 71235 | Dubach, LA | 11.8 mi N | Standard |
| 71268 | Quitman, LA | 12.2 mi S | Standard |
| 71001 | Arcadia, LA | 16.2 mi W | Standard |
| 71247 | Hodge, LA | 17.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 71234 | Downsville, LA | 18.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 71225 | Calhoun, LA | 18.6 mi E | Standard |
| 71251 | Jonesboro, LA | 19.4 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 71272 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 71272
123 MAIN ST
RUSTON LA 71272
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (71272-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 71272?
- 71272 is a Ruston, Louisiana ZIP code.
- What county is 71272 in?
- ZIP code 71272 is in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.
- What time zone is ZIP code 71272 in?
- 71272 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 71272?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 71272 use area code 318.
- What is the population of ZIP code 71272?
- About 1,969 people live in ZIP code 71272, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 71272 for a street address?
- Only for mail to the organization it is assigned to. Other addresses in Ruston use a standard ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71272?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 71272 are 71270 (Ruston, 0.5 miles), 71245 (Grambling, 3.9 miles), 71273 (Ruston, 5.6 miles) and 71227 (Choudrant, 7.7 miles).