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ZIP 71270

Part of Ruston, LA
Pop. 32,885·Lincoln Parish·60th most expensive ZIP in Louisiana
Median rent (all units)
$1,354/mo
Year-over-Year
+24.0%
Month-over-Month
+6.7%
vs US Median
-$597
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ZIP 71270 · $1,354
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$680
1 BR
$760
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,470
Research median
$940/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$16,248/yr
At $1,354/mo median
Location
CityRuston
StateLA
CountyLincoln Parish
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 71270 (Ruston, LA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,885
Median income
$36,791
Median age
28.8
Renters
50%
Age distribution
20.6%
36.4%
20%
13.4%
Under 1820.6%
18–3436.4%
35–5420%
55–649.7%
65+13.4%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
51.4%
38.3%
White51.4%
Black38.3%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian1.5%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
28.6%
22.3%
38.4%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+38.4%
Housing tenure
50%
50%
Owner50%
Renter50%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 71270 in Ruston, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,554 → $36,791
down 7.0%
Population
32,707 → 32,885
up 0.5%
Renter share
52.2% → 50%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
41.5% → 38.4%
-3.1 pts
Median age
27.8 → 28.8
+1.0 yrs

Median household income declined from $39,554 to $36,791 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.0% shift. The renter share has eased from 52.2% to 50%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41.5% to 38.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 71270 covers Ruston, LA. The median rent here is $1,354/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($36,791/yr), ZIP 71270 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 24.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 71270?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 71270 (Ruston, LA) is $1,354. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 71270 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 71270's median rent of $1,354/mo is $597 (31%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 71270 compare to other ZIPs in Louisiana?

ZIP 71270 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Louisiana, ranking #60 out of 90 ZIPs at $1,354/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 71270?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,354/mo in ZIP 71270. The local median household income is $36,791/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 71270?

Rent in ZIP 71270 has increased 24.0% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 71270 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 71270 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,354/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($36,791/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 71270 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 71270 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50% of ZIP 71270 households are renters, while 50% are owner-occupied. ZIP 71270 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 71270 compare to the rest of Ruston?

ZIP 71270 is more affordable than Ruston overall. At $1,354/mo, it's $8 below the Ruston citywide median of $1,362/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 71270 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 71270 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $1,354/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 71270's median household income ($36,791/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 71270 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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