ZIP Code 70516 — Branch, LA
70516 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Branch, Louisiana, in Acadia County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 70516 at a glance
| ZIP code | 70516 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Branch |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Acadia FIPS 22001 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 30.367400, -92.302890 |
How ZIP+4 works in 70516
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 70516. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 70516 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 70516.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 70525 | Church Point, LA | 5.8 mi |
| 70578 | Rayne, LA | 9.8 mi |
| 70535 | Eunice, LA | 10.6 mi |
| 70526 | Crowley, LA | 11.7 mi |
| 70543 | Iota, LA | 12 mi |
| 70584 | Sunset, LA | 12.1 mi |
| 70550 | Lawtell, LA | 12.3 mi |
| 70524 | Chataignier, LA | 13.1 mi |
| 70583 | Scott, LA | 13.1 mi |
| 70529 | Duson, LA | 14.5 mi |
| 70531 | Egan, LA | 14.9 mi |
| 70541 | Grand Coteau, LA | 15.9 mi |
Questions about 70516
What is the ZIP+4 code for 70516?
70516 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 70516, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 70516?
70516 is assigned to Branch, Louisiana, in Acadia County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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