City

Vance, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Tuscaloosa County  ·  Alabama

👥4,891Population
💰$77,406Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.7Median Age
🏠$167,800Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.1%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 4.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White85.1%
Hispanic9.8%
Black4.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
19%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
No HS Diploma75 (2.9%)
HS Graduate952 (36.5%)
Some College324 (12.4%)
Associates392 (15%)
Bachelors457 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree410 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 36.5%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad36.5%
Some College12.4%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,406 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$167,800 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units1,928
Vacant Units292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
59%
About Vance, AL

Vance is a city in Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,891 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.7 years.

Economically, Vance is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,406 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Vance is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $736 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vance is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.1%).

Vance, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Vance
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35490 4,891 $77,406 $167,800 $736 0.9% 33.2% 87.5%