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Branch, LA — ZIP 70516

Population: 1,267 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70516 (Branch, LA) is $163,100. Homes sell for a median $225,000 after a median 30 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$163,100

Median home value

30

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$163,100
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$225,000
Median list price
$170,000
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+119.5%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Branch Elementary School, AMIKids Acadiana

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
EVR-Wood Treating/Evangeline Refining Company (17.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
62.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
76
Nearest airport
Lawson Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
26
Hospitals include
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
37.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.6%
Median annual property tax
$773
Households with broadband internet
44.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,786
Average weekly wage
$840
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70516State medianUS median
Median sale price$225,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$773$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 70516?
$163,100.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70516?
$225,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70516?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70516?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70516?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70516?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70516?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70516?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70516?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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