Vance Alabama Map

About Vance, Alabama

Vance is a locality in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,092. The population density is 79.4 people per km². Vance is located at 33.1743°N, 87.2336°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Vance is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 35490, 35188.

Vance occupies a quiet expanse of Alabama where the dense, humid air clings to the longleaf pines and hardwood thickets that define the local horizon. It lies 17.5 miles southwest of McCalla, AL (from McCalla, AL: bearing 227°T), and is situated 9.2 miles southwest of Lake View. The landscape here is characterized by the soft, earthen tones of red-clay soil and the subtle elevation of the terrain, which rises toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Gray Hill. Sunlight filters through the canopy in thick, golden shafts, illuminating the quiet surface of Blue Pond, which sits only a mile from the center of activity. Nearby, the steady, unassuming flow of Banks Creek carves its path through the undergrowth, feeding the damp, shaded lowlands that characterize the region. Beyond the immediate tree line, the terrain remains largely undisturbed, save for the wild, untamed stretches of the State-owned Submerged Lands that offer a sanctuary for local fauna just a short distance from the primary thoroughfares.

Vance has transitioned from its early agricultural roots into a vital node of modern industrial production, with massive manufacturing facilities now humming with a rhythm that dictates the pace of the day. This shift in the local economy has brought a new mechanical intensity to the red-clay back roads, creating a contrast between the quiet, moss-draped history of the region and the precision of assembly lines. The cultural character of Vance is shaped by this juxtaposition, where the heritage of the rural South meets the relentless forward motion of global trade. Despite the industrial presence, the spirit of the place remains tied to the land, felt in the slow, deliberate transition from the heat of the afternoon to the cooling, heavy dusk. Residents move through their routines with a grounded awareness of their surroundings, acknowledging the influence of both the natural world and the changing economic tides that define the identity of Vance.

About This Vance Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vance, Alabama. Coordinates: 33.174285, -87.233609. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Vance includes the ZIP code (35490, 35188), telephone area code (256, 205), county seat of Tuscaloosa County (Tuscaloosa), and school district assignment (Tuscaloosa County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.