City

Wells, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamilton County  ·  New York

👥683Population
💰$55,568Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂54.7Median Age
🏠$253,400Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 118% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 1.9%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic1.9%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
36%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 118% above avg
HS Graduate226 (49.6%)
Some College19 (4.2%)
Associates82 (18%)
Bachelors59 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree70 (15.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.6%Some College: 4.2%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
HS Grad49.6%
Some College4.2%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,568 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$253,400 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units746
Vacant Units507

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Wells, NY

Wells is a city in New York, located in Hamilton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 683 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.7 years.

Economically, Wells is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,568 is below the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wells is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $253,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wells is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.49%).

Wells, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Wells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12190 683 $55,568 $253,400 $763 10.7% 28.3% 84.1%