City

Branch, LA

1 ZIP code  ·  Acadia County  ·  Louisiana

👥1,225Population
💰$52,607Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$121,200Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓18.6%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊12.7%Unemployment▲ 160% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 4.3%Other: 8.4%Race
White84.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Black4.3%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads18.6% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment12.7% ▲ 160% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (5.4%)
HS Graduate306 (46.2%)
Some College91 (13.7%)
Associates107 (16.1%)
Bachelors112 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree11 (1.7%)

Education

No HS: 5.4%HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 1.7%Edu
No HS5.4%
HS Grad46.2%
Some College13.7%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate1.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,607 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$121,200 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,036/mo
Total Housing Units468
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
21%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Branch, LA

Branch is a city in Louisiana, located in Acadia County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,225 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Branch is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,607 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Branch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,036 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Branch is less-educated. 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.08%).

Branch, LA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Louisiana.

ZIP Codes in Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
70516 1,225 $52,607 $121,200 $1,036 12.7% 18.6% 89.2%