71270 — Ruston, LA Home Values
Typical home value $231,576 as of June 2026 · 2nd of 6 in Ruston, LA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 71270, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 71270 compares in the Ruston, LA area
ZIP code 71270 (Ruston, LA) has a typical home value of $231,576 as of June 2026, ranking 2nd of 6 ZIP codes tracked in the Ruston, LA area, more expensive than about 83% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +1.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +10.7%, from $209,139 in June 2021 to $231,576 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 13.5× the annual rent ($1,434/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Ruston, LA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Ruston.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 71270 has a population of 32,747, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 52.1% White, 38% Black or African American, 3.7% two or more races, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% Asian, 0.7% another race, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| I.A. Lewis School | 1000 Mitchell Avenue, Ruston, LA | 1.8 mi |
| Howard School | 904 Deville Lane, Ruston, LA | 2.1 mi |
| Cypress Springs Elementary School | 1040 Saratoga Street, Ruston, LA | 2.4 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 71270?
$231,576 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 71270 an expensive ZIP code in the Ruston, LA area?
71270 ranks 2nd of 6 ZIP codes in the Ruston, LA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 83% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 71270 changed over the past year?
+1.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 71270?
The typical home price is 13.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,434/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 71270?
32,747, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 71270?
I.A. Lewis School (1.8 mi), Howard School (2.1 mi), Cypress Springs Elementary School (2.4 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 71270?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Ruston, LA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.