35490 ZIP Code — Vance, AL

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 35490 is located in Vance, Alabama, within Tuscaloosa County. It covers approximately 67.12 square miles and serves a population of 4,947 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35490

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,190. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 35490 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,947

population

67.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35490 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35490

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35490. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vance	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35188 Woodstock (3.9 mi) 35184 West Blocton (7.7 mi) 35444 Brookwood (8.1 mi) 35111 Mc Calla (9.3 mi) 35453 Cottondale (9.4 mi) 35453 Cottondale (9.4 mi) 35456 Duncanville (14.8 mi) 35404 Tuscaloosa (15.6 mi) 35006 Adger (15.8 mi) 35406 Tuscaloosa (16.7 mi) 35022 Bessemer (17.5 mi) 35022 Bessemer (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,947
Population density	74 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	67.12 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	33.2173
Longitude	-87.2287
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,947

Population

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

$73,190

Median household income

$28,694

Per capita income

$165,800

Median home value

$876

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

1,600

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

135

Under 5

111

148

5–9

122

174

10–14

144

146

15–19

121

396

20–24

328

406

25–34

337

212

35–44

176

406

45–54

336

150

55–59

125

183

60–64

151

273

65–74

226

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	971	19.6%
18 and over	3,976	80.4%
65 and over	640	12.9%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Black or African American 6.4%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,556	91.5%
Black or African American	318	6.4%
Two or more races	55	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	32	0.6%
Other race	18	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	46.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	29.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	19.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$73,190

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 20.8%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,800
Median rent / month	$876
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.7%
2000–2009	46.9%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	57.8%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	87.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	957	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	121	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	346	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	228	13.8%
Households with children under 18	517	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	477	28.9%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.5%	28.4%
Married	44.1%	54.2%
Separated	2.4%	0.2%
Widowed	2.2%	6.3%
Divorced	7.9%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	123	11.3%
Kindergarten	38	3.5%
Elementary school	445	40.9%
High school	200	18.4%
College / grad school	281	25.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.5%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Professional & management 11.9%

Retail trade 10.2%

Public administration 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Other services 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	29.9%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.5%
Carpool	27.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.6%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	542	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,701	95.0%
Spanish	66	1.4%
Other Indo-European	66	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,876	98.6%
Born in same state	4,854	98.1%
Born in different state	3,980	80.5%
Foreign born	22	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	71	1.4%
Not a US citizen	4	5.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	962	19.4%
Italian	394	8%
French	333	6.7%
German	37	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.3%
Irish	7	0.1%
Polish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	90.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35490

What city is ZIP code 35490 in?

ZIP code 35490 is primarily assigned to Vance, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35490 in?

ZIP code 35490 falls within Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35490?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 35490 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 35490 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35490 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 35490 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35490?

The median home value in ZIP code 35490 is $165,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 35490 in?

ZIP code 35490 observes the CST timezone.