City

Wells, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Texas

👥1,201Population
💰$66,458Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂27.6Median Age
🏠$73,100Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.9%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 11.1%Other: 10.2%Race
White71.9%
Hispanic6.7%
Black11.1%
Other10.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty32.1% ▲ 221% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (2.5%)
HS Graduate195 (37.2%)
Some College39 (7.4%)
Associates137 (26.1%)
Bachelors37 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree103 (19.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 26.1%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College7.4%
Associates26.1%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
61%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,458 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$73,100 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$772/mo
Total Housing Units454
Vacant Units95

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Wells, TX

Wells is a city in Texas, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,201 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.6 years.

Economically, Wells is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,458 is near the national average. Approximately 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wells is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $772 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wells is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.94%).

Wells, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Wells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75976 1,201 $66,458 $73,100 $772 0.7% 26.7% 69.9%