Vance, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35490
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,857
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,813
- Median income Above-median income area
- $199,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vance pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35490 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35490 (Vance, AL) rose +12.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 35490 covers 173.7 square miles in Vance, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,857 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35490 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,813 (44% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,730. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 0.9%. Median home value is $199,200 (12% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,217; 88.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tuscaloosa County, so 35490 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 35490
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vance, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35490.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35490, Vance, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,857
Population
173.7
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35490?
33.2
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$87,813
Median Household Income
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$33,730
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35490 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Vance, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$87,813 Top 11% higher than 89% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,721housing units
1,721
Total Housing Units
1,533
Occupied Units
188
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,200
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,217
Median Rent
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 35490, employing approximately 9,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $997,855,000.
57
Businesses
9,113
Employees
$997.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 24.6% |
| Construction | 9 | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35490 vs 35188 →
ZIP 35490 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35453
Cottondale (35453)
11,127 residents
- 35184
West Blocton (35184)
5,841 residents
- 35490 3,857
Vance (35490)
3,857 residents
- 35444 3,699
Brookwood (35444)
3,699 residents
- 35188 2,715
Woodstock (35188)
2,715 residents
- 35074 93
Green Pond (35074)
93 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35490 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35490 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35490
Vance (35490)
$87,813 median income
- 35188
Woodstock (35188)
$73,438 median income
- 35444
Brookwood (35444)
$69,207 median income
- 35453
Cottondale (35453)
$68,533 median income
- 35184
West Blocton (35184)
$54,756 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35490 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35490, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,857 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35490 in?
ZIP code 35490 (Vance) is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Tuscaloosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tuscaloosa-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35490?
ZIP code 35490 in Vance, AL has a population of 3,857 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35490?
The median household income in ZIP 35490 is $87,813, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35490?
The median home value in ZIP 35490 is $199,200, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35490?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35490 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35490?
ZIP code 35490 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 9,113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35490?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35490 are: Transportation and warehousing (14), Construction (9), Wholesale trade (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35490?
In ZIP code 35490, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35490?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35490 is 31.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35490?
In ZIP code 35490, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35490?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35490 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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