70516 ZIP Code — Branch, LA

Acadia County, Louisiana

ZIP code 70516 is located in Branch, Louisiana, within Acadia County. It covers approximately 38.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 337.

About ZIP code 70516

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,102. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 70516 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,244

population

38.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

70516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 70516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 70516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Branch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

70525 Church Point (6.4 mi) 70578 Rayne (10.4 mi) 70526 Crowley (10.4 mi) 70535 Eunice (12 mi) 70543 Iota (12.9 mi) 70584 Sunset (12.9 mi) 70583 Scott (13.8 mi) 70529 Duson (14.8 mi) 70531 Egan (15.5 mi) 70515 Basile (15.8 mi) 70520 Carencro (16 mi) 70570 Opelousas (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,244
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	22
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	38.52 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	30.3661
Longitude	-92.3086
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	337

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	54.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	27.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	16.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,244

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$50,102

Median household income

$21,651

Per capita income

$137,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

416

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

130

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	348	28.0%
18 and over	896	72.0%
65 and over	183	14.7%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.7%

Two or more races 7.7%

Black or African American 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,060	81.7%
Two or more races	100	7.7%
Black or African American	84	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	54	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.2%	54.0%	49.2%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	27.0%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	16.7%	18.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.7%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 20.7%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	20.7%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
Median income	$50,102

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.5%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	27.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	53.1%
3 or more	13.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.2%
Electricity	58.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Wood	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	300	66.1%
Cohabiting couple	15	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	43	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	96	21.1%
Households with children under 18	143	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	29.3%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	24.7%
Married	59.3%	58.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.6%
Divorced	0.0%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.3%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.6%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	45	14.2%
Elementary school	66	20.9%
High school	135	42.7%
College / grad school	70	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Other services 15.6%

Retail trade 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Professional & management 10.5%

Information 5.8%

Public administration 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Construction 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.0%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	43.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	4.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	20.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.4

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 44.1%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 12.0%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	6.8%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	13.5%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.3%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,114	89.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,244	100.0%
Born in same state	1,244	100.0%
Born in different state	1,017	81.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	55	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	42	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	70.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 70516

What city is ZIP code 70516 in?

ZIP code 70516 is primarily assigned to Branch, Louisiana.

What county is ZIP code 70516 in?

ZIP code 70516 falls within Acadia County, Louisiana.

Is ZIP code 70516 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 70516 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70516?

25% of residents in ZIP code 70516 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 70516 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 70516 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 70516?

The median home value in ZIP code 70516 is $137,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 70516 in?

ZIP code 70516 observes the CST timezone.