Ruston city, LA

ZIP 71270 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Ruston city, LA (71270)

Median Income

$37,599

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,296

Wealth inflow

Population

32,747

Unemployment

4.9%

1.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,296 for ZIP 71270 (Ruston city, LA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.9%+32% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.1%-49% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.4%+66% vs US avg

953

Establishments

12,865

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.3%
Construction5.5%
Manufacturing5.6%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade16.1%
Transportation, utilities2.7%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.2%
Professional, scientific, management7.4%
Education, health care, social32.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.8%
Other services3.6%
Public administration5.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 71270 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.8%, median income fell 11.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 13.9%.

Median Income

$37,599

-50% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate