City

Wells, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  York County  ·  Maine

👥11,544Population
💰$83,900Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$445,800Median Home Value▲ 60% above avg
🎓52.0%College Grads▲ 34% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 2.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic0.9%
Black2.9%
Asian1.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads52.0% ▲ 34% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma226 (2.6%)
HS Graduate2,107 (24.5%)
Some College844 (9.8%)
Associates956 (11.1%)
Bachelors1,121 (13%)
Graduate Degree3,357 (39%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 24.5%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 39%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad24.5%
Some College9.8%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate39.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,900 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$445,800 ▲ 60% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,313/mo
Total Housing Units9,590
Vacant Units4,584

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Wells, ME

Wells is a city in Maine, located in York County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,544 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Wells is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,900 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wells is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $445,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,313 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wells is well-educated. 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.48%).

Wells, ME offers residents above-average earning potential within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Wells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04090 11,544 $83,900 $445,800 $1,313 3.5% 52.0% 88.6%