Advance (pronounced ad-vance) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Davie County, North Carolina, United States.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,499 people, 469 households, and 320 families residing in the CDP.

While Advance remains unincorporated, it is recognized by the United States Postal Service under ZIP Code 27006.

The common area of Advance includes several smaller unincorporated communities that are not recognized by the Postal Service: Public schools in Advance are operated by Davie County Schools.

Fulton United Methodist Church and John Edward Belle Shutt House and Outbuildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.