Grambling, LA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Grambling, LA is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Lincoln Parish in the state of Louisiana. Our data estimates 5,150 residents, places it at 32.528°N, 92.712°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Grambling, LA?

What is the population of Grambling, LA?

Grambling has an estimated population of 5,150. That makes it the 117th largest of the 474 places we list in Louisiana, and the 2nd largest of 6 places in Lincoln Parish. The typical place in Louisiana has about 1,380 residents, so Grambling is roughly 3.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Louisiana with a similar population include Ferriday (5,412), Chackbay (5,368), Jonesboro (5,333), Avondale (5,321), Carlyss (5,248). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Grambling differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Grambling?

Grambling has about 873 people per square mile (337 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Louisiana, it is denser than about 65% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Grambling use?

The postal data lists 2 ZIP codes for Grambling: 71245, 71270. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Grambling in?

Grambling is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Cedartown, GA, about 443 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Grambling located in Louisiana?

Grambling lies in the northwestern part of Louisiana, at 32.528° north latitude and 92.712° west longitude. The state capital, Baton Rouge, is about 172 miles to the southeast. The closest listed place in another state is El Dorado, AR, roughly 48 miles to the north, which shows how near Grambling is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Monroe, LA, 37 miles to the east.

Which cities are near Grambling, LA?

The closest listed place to Grambling is Ruston, LA, 4.4 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Grambling in?

Grambling is in Lincoln Parish, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 22061. The county contains 6 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Ruston (27,717), Choudrant (981), Dubach (907), Simsboro (835), Vienna (374). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Grambling from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Grambling is closest to Houston, TX at about 247 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,484 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Grambling?

No. In our data, Grambling in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Grambling?

If you are weighing Grambling, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.