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Branch, AR
City in Franklin County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72928.
Population
317
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
101
ZIP codes
1
Branch and its ZIP codes
Branch at a glance
- Branch is 73% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Branch, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Branch.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,081
4,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $7,752 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Branch, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Branch, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Branch
1 in or overlapping Branch. Population shown
Cities near Branch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RatcliffCity | 3.7 mi | 1.8 |
| CaulksvilleTown | 5 mi | 1.3 |
| CharlestonCity | 5.4 mi | 3.8 |
| BoonevilleCity | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| ParisCity | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| LavacaCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| MagazineCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| DenningTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| AltusCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| MulberryCity | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| OzarkCity | 15 mi | 7.9 |
| AlixCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Wiederkehr VillageCity | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| Central CityTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| DyerCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| KiblerCity | 18 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Branch, AR in?
- Branch is in Franklin County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Branch, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Branch include 72928.
- What is the population of Branch, AR?
- About 317 people live in Branch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Branch?
- Nearby places include Ratcliff (3.7 mi), Caulksville (5 mi), Charleston (5.4 mi), Booneville (12 mi), Paris (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023