Wellston
Census-designated place in Manistee County, Michigan
Wellston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Manistee County, Michigan, with 254 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 774 ft (236 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brethren, 6.2 miles NW.
- 254residents (2020 Census)
- 774 ftelevation · 236 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 261 / sq mipopulation density
- 49689ZIP code
About Wellston
Wellston is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Norman Township, Manistee County, Michigan, United States. Its population was 254 as of the 2020 census, down from 311 in 2010. The community is in the Manistee National Forest just south of M-55, about 21 miles (34 km) east of Manistee and about 29 miles (47 km) west of Cadillac. Wellston has a post office with ZIP code 49689.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Wellston weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Wellston
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Wellston
- Median household income
- $53,333
- Median home value
- $108,200
- Median rent
- $769/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
Do you know Wellston? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Wellston special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Wellston
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Wellston Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Wellston, MI population
Wellston had 254 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 254 |
|---|---|
| Density | 261 per sq mi (101 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wellston at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Manistee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 254 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.97 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2227° N, 85.9681° W |
| ZIP code | 49689 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2685300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wellston
- Brethren6.2 mi NW
- Kaleva10.6 mi N
- Caberfae12.1 mi E
- Free Soil14.4 mi SW
- Harrietta14.5 mi NE
- Stronach15.1 mi W
- Onekama15.2 mi NW
- Parkdale15.8 mi W
- Filer City15.9 mi W
- Fountain16.0 mi SW
- Eastlake16.2 mi W
- Bear Lake16.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wellston
What county is Wellston in?
Wellston is in Manistee County, Michigan.
What is the population of Wellston, MI?
254 people lived in Wellston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wellston, MI?
The ZIP code of Wellston is 49689.
What is the elevation of Wellston?
774 feet (236 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wellston?
Brethren (6.2 mi), Kaleva (10.6 mi), Caberfae (12.1 mi), Free Soil (14.4 mi), Harrietta (14.5 mi).
Last updated: