City

Wells River, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  Vermont

👥775Population
💰$56,971Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂52.6Median Age
🏠$266,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 2.6%Asian: 2.6%Other: 6.5%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian2.6%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
36%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty25.8% ▲ 158% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma17 (3%)
HS Graduate225 (39.8%)
Some College44 (7.8%)
Associates97 (17.2%)
Bachelors18 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree164 (29%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 29%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College7.8%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,971 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$266,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units493
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
63%
About Wells River, VT

Wells River is a city in Vermont, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 775 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.6 years.

Economically, Wells River is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,971 is below the national average. Approximately 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wells River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $266,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wells River is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.32%).

Wells River, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Wells River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05081 775 $56,971 $266,000 $770 4.6% 32.2% 66.9%