City

Wells, NV

1 ZIP code  ·  Elko County  ·  Nevada

👥1,481Population
💰$64,583Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$234,600Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.4%Hispanic: 23.8%Black: 2.7%Other: 5.3%Race
White60.4%
Hispanic23.8%
Black2.7%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
25%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty24.1% ▲ 141% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma163 (16.8%)
HS Graduate287 (29.6%)
Some College36 (3.7%)
Associates263 (27.1%)
Bachelors73 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree147 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 16.8%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 27.1%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS16.8%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College3.7%
Associates27.1%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,583 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$234,600 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$977/mo
Total Housing Units635
Vacant Units182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Wells, NV

Wells is a city in Nevada, located in Elko County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,481 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Wells is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,583 is below the national average. Approximately 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wells is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $234,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $977 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wells is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.43%).

Wells, NV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nevada.

ZIP Codes in Wells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
89835 1,481 $64,583 $234,600 $977 2.1% 22.7% 70.6%