70516 ZIP Code – Branch, Louisiana
70516 is a ZIP code serving Branch, Louisiana in Acadia Parish with a population of approximately 1,244 residents. At $50,102, the median household income here runs near the Louisiana average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $137,900, well below the national average, with 85.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 12.7%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the U.S. average. About 1.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 35.8, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 70525, 70578, 70535.
ZIP Code 70516 Data
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ZIP 70516 vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 70516 | LA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,244 | 8,866 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $137k | $164k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $879 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.8 | 40.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.7% | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1.3% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 70525 – Church Point
- 70578 – Rayne
- 70535 – Eunice
- 70526 – Crowley
- 70543 – Iota
- 70584 – Sunset
- 70550 – Lawtell
- 70583 – Scott
- 70524 – Chataignier
- 70529 – Duson
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70525 | CHURCH POINT | 14,689 | $47,217 |
| 70578 | RAYNE | 16,937 | $53,884 |
| 70535 | EUNICE | 16,892 | $46,358 |
| 70526 | CROWLEY | 17,332 | $35,934 |
| 70543 | IOTA | 4,162 | $69,417 |