Ruston
| State |  Louisiana |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln Parish |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | +1 318 |
| Area | 47 km² |
| Water area | 0.18 km² |
| Population | 22,397 |
| Population Density | 479 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 102 m |
| FIPS | 2266655 |
| GNIS-ID | 1630003 |
| Founded | 1885 |
| Place type | County Seat |
| Coordinates | ♁32° 32′ N, 92° 38′ W |
| Latitude | 32.532986 |
| Longitude | -92.635327 |
Ruston is located in the Lincoln Parish in Louisiana. Currently, 3 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 22,397 on an area of 47 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Household income
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · -0.37 % · ⌀ 816 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · -0.62 % · 225,300 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · -1.36 % · 36.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -7.85 % · 8.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · +12.63 % · 4.3 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median household income
YoY $ · -5.02 % · 31,120 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Poverty rate
YoY % · +9.80 % · 39.8 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +7.62 % · 14,611
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · -6.39 % · 40.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · +7.06 % · 15.1 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +15.74 % · 14.9 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · +2.10 % · 24.3 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Ruston
YoY +0.14 % · 22,397
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2 % |
| Diabetes | 12.8 % |
| High blood pressure | 36.3 % |
| Smoking | 16.2 % |
| Depression | 29.5 % |
| Asthma | 11.1 % |
| Physically inactive | 31.3 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 8.9 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Map of Ruston
The map shows the position of Ruston based on the stored coordinates.
Districts of Ruston
The table shows the recorded districts of Ruston and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
| District | ZIP |
|---|---|
| Arabella | 71270 |
| Ashland Hill | 71270 |
| Barnet Springs | 71270 |
| Cooktown | 71270 |
| Downtown | 71270 |
| Forest Circle | 71270 |
| Forest Creek | 71270 |
| Foxxwood | 71270 |
| Greenbriar | 71270 |
| La Mesa | 71270 |
| Melrose | 71270 |
| Mount Olive | 71270 |
| North Highland | 71270 |
| Pinecrest | 71270 |
| Savannah Trace | 71270 |
| Sherwood Forest | 71270 |
| Tanglewood | 71270 |
| Tanyard Creek | 71270 |
| Turtle Creek | 71270 |
| University Hills | 71270 |
| Wakefield Forest | 71270 |
| Windsong Village | 71270 |
| Woodhaven | 71270 |
| Wood Stone | 71270 |
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Ruston and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Grambling | 7 km |
| Vienna | 9 km |
| Choudrant | 10 km |
| Simsboro | 14 km |
| Dubach | 19 km |
| Quitman | 22 km |
| Downsville | 23 km |
| Eros | 25 km |
| Calhoun | 26 km |
| Arcadia | 27 km |
| East Hodge | 29 km |
| North Hodge | 29 km |
