City

Wells, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Delta County  ·  Michigan

👥872Population
💰$62,102Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$141,600Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.5% Female 58.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
5%
18–24
2%
25–44
31%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (3.4%)
HS Graduate271 (36.8%)
Some College80 (10.9%)
Associates37 (5%)
Bachelors287 (39%)
Graduate Degree36 (4.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 5%Bachelors: 39%Graduate: 4.9%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College10.9%
Associates5.0%
Bachelors39.0%
Graduate4.9%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
50%
$150k–$200k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,102 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$141,600 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units353

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
84%
15–30 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
31%
1960s–1970s
15%
2000+
51%
About Wells, MI

Wells is a city in Michigan, located in Delta County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 872 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Wells is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,102 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wells is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wells is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Wells, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Wells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
49894 872 $62,102 $141,600 0.0% 43.9% 100.0%