Wales
Town in Androscoggin County, Maine

Wales is a town in Androscoggin County, Maine, with 1,608 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 276 ft (84 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sabattus, 4.0 miles S.
- 1,608residents (2020 Census)
- 276 ftelevation · 84 m
- 16.0 sq miland area · 41.3 km²
- 101 / sq mipopulation density
- 04280ZIP code
About Wales
Wales is a town in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,608 at the 2020 census. It is included in both the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Metropolitan New England City and Town Area. The town is home to the Wales Airport. The regional Oak Hill High School opened in Wales in 1976.
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Living in Wales
- Median household income
- $77,004
- Median home value
- $250,400
- Median rent
- $1,154/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
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Wales had 1,608 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,608 |
|---|---|
| Density | 101 per sq mi (39 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wales at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Androscoggin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,608 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.95 sq mi (41.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1509° N, 70.0625° W |
| ZIP code | 04280 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2300179585 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wales
- Sabattus4.0 mi S
- Greene4.9 mi NW
- Monmouth6.2 mi N
- Litchfield6.5 mi E
- Lewiston6.9 mi SW
- Bowdoin7.0 mi SE
- Lisbon9.1 mi S
- Lisbon Falls9.8 mi S
- Auburn10.4 mi SW
- West Gardiner10.6 mi NE
- Leeds10.6 mi N
- Richmond11.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wales
What county is Wales in?
Wales is in Androscoggin County, Maine.
What is the population of Wales, ME?
1,608 people lived in Wales at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wales, ME?
The ZIP code of Wales is 04280.
What is the elevation of Wales?
276 feet (84 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wales?
Sabattus (4.0 mi), Greene (4.9 mi), Monmouth (6.2 mi), Litchfield (6.5 mi), Lewiston (6.9 mi).
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