Wells
Town in York County, Maine

Wells is a town in York County, Maine, with 11,314 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 177 ft (54 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kennebunk, 5.7 miles NE.
- 11,314residents (2020 Census)
- 177 ftelevation · 54 m
- 57.7 sq miland area · 149.3 km²
- 196 / sq mipopulation density
- 04090main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Wells
Wells is a town in York County, Maine, United States. Founded in 1643, it is the third-oldest town in Maine. The population was 11,314 at the 2020 census. Wells Beach is a popular summer destination.
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Living in Wells
- Median household income
- $88,024
- Median home value
- $485,300
- Median rent
- $1,350/mo
- Median age
- 53.6
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Wells had 11,314 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,314 |
|---|---|
| Density | 196 per sq mi (76 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wells at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | York County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 11,314 (2020) |
| Land area | 57.66 sq mi (149.3 km²) |
| Water area | 16.06 sq mi (41.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3112° N, 70.6326° W |
| ZIP codes | 04090, 03907 |
| Official website | wellstown.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2303181475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wells
- Kennebunk5.7 mi NE
- Ogunquit6.0 mi SE
- West Kennebunk7.6 mi N
- North Berwick7.9 mi W
- South Berwick8.2 mi SW
- Cape Neddick9.6 mi S
- Sanford10.0 mi NW
- York10.3 mi S
- Arundel10.3 mi NE
- Berwick10.6 mi W
- Kennebunkport10.8 mi E
- York Harbor11.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wells
What county is Wells in?
Wells is in York County, Maine.
What is the population of Wells, ME?
11,314 people lived in Wells at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wells, ME?
The main ZIP code is 04090. Other ZIP codes: 03907.
What is the elevation of Wells?
177 feet (54 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wells?
Kennebunk (5.7 mi), Ogunquit (6.0 mi), West Kennebunk (7.6 mi), North Berwick (7.9 mi), South Berwick (8.2 mi).
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