City

Wells, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Rutland County  ·  Vermont

👥997Population
💰$73,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$210,000Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓37.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 3%Other: 5.7%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic3.0%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
5%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads37.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 83% below avg
HS Graduate194 (26.9%)
Some College153 (21.3%)
Associates100 (13.9%)
Bachelors72 (10%)
Graduate Degree201 (27.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
HS Grad26.9%
Some College21.3%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$210,000 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,272/mo
Total Housing Units910
Vacant Units480

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Wells, VT

Wells is a city in Vermont, located in Rutland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 997 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Wells is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,000 is near the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wells is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,272 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wells is moderately educated. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05774 997 $73,000 $210,000 $1,272 0.9% 37.9% 85.1%