Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.6% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 126 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,854 (42.6%) |
| Some College | 1,995 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 1,996 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,944 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,182 (19.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,712 ▼ 9% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,739 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $836/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 10,826 |
| Vacant Units | 619 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Wells County is located in Indiana and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,233 residents. With a median age of 39.87, it is a middle-aged county.
Wells County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $69,711 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.0% is well below the national average.
Housing in Wells County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $175,739 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $835. Homeownership rates are high at 75.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Wells County are primarily White (92.11%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Wells County, IN is a solidly middle-class area in Indiana. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46714 | Bluffton | 15,257 | $63,468 | $164,500 | $817 | 2.8% | 32.0% |
| 46731 | Craigville | 858 | $108,542 | $254,500 | — | 1.0% | 19.7% |
| 46759 | Keystone | 381 | $57,875 | $200,000 | — | 3.1% | 18.4% |
| 46766 | Liberty Center | 614 | $83,371 | $118,800 | — | 0.0% | 7.0% |
| 46777 | Ossian | 6,136 | $69,294 | $185,300 | $905 | 0.8% | 36.7% |
| 46781 | Poneto | 879 | $89,886 | $184,200 | $531 | 0.5% | 24.8% |
| 46791 | Uniondale | 1,025 | $111,563 | $245,900 | $964 | 1.2% | 34.2% |