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Branch, LA
Census-designated place in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. ZIP codes: 70516.
Population
268
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
1
Branch and its ZIP codes
Branch at a glance
- Branch is 66% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Branch, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Acadia Parish. PPP loans are for Branch.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,047
14,889 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,423
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$356M
FY 2026, $6,183 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Branch, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,184
9.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 42°F
63.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Branch, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Branch
1 in or overlapping Branch. Population shown
Cities near Branch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Church PointTown | 5.4 mi | 2.9 |
| RayneCity | 7.2 mi | 3.8 |
| DusonTown | 8.8 mi | 3 |
| CanktonVillage | 9.5 mi | 2 |
| CrowleyCity | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| OssunCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| LawtellCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| EuniceCity | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| ScottCity | 13 mi | 11.7 |
| IotaTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| CarencroCity | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| SunsetTown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| Grand CoteauTown | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| EganCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| ChataignierVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| EstherwoodVillage | 16 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Branch, LA in?
- Branch is in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
- What ZIP codes are in Branch, LA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Branch include 70516.
- What is the population of Branch, LA?
- About 268 people live in Branch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Branch?
- Nearby places include Church Point (5.4 mi), Rayne (7.2 mi), Duson (8.8 mi), Cankton (9.5 mi), Crowley (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023