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Vance, AL
City in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35490.
Population
2,105
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
207
ZIP codes
1
Vance and its ZIP codes
Vance at a glance
- Vance is about 2.1 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,545, 48% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,400 (7% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,550 a month.
Local data for Vance, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vance, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,545
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$225,400
Median rent
$1,550/mo
Homeownership
82.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
28.9
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (284), German Americans (77), French Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuscaloosa County. PPP loans are for Vance.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,659
98,620 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,696
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.49B
FY 2026, $6,550 per person
How people get to work
Vance, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vance, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
539
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vance, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Vance
1 in or overlapping Vance. Population shown
Cities near Vance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodstockTown | 5.8 mi | 7.3 |
| West BloctonTown | 6.6 mi | 4.8 |
| CoalingCity | 6.7 mi | 5 |
| BrookwoodTown | 7.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Lake ViewCity | 9.4 mi | 2.1 |
| CottondaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| CentrevilleCity | 15 mi | 9.5 |
| HoltCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| BrentCity | 16 mi | 8.8 |
| McCallaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 33.8 |
| North JohnsTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Pea RidgeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 15.6 |
| TuscaloosaCity | 18 mi | 62.5 |
| BessemerCity | 19 mi | 40.6 |
| BrantleyvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| HueytownCity | 21 mi | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vance, AL in?
- Vance is in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Vance, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vance include 35490.
- What is the population of Vance, AL?
- About 2,105 people live in Vance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vance?
- Nearby places include Woodstock (5.8 mi), West Blocton (6.6 mi), Coaling (6.7 mi), Brookwood (7.9 mi), Lake View (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023