Wells

City in Faribault County, Minnesota

Wells is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, with 2,410 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,158 ft (353 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Minnesota Lake, 8.3 miles NW.

2,410residents (2020 Census)
1,158 ftelevation · 353 m
2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
1,155 / sq mipopulation density
56097ZIP code

About Wells

Wells is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,410 at the 2020 census.

Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Wells weather: 7-day forecast

Loading the National Weather Service forecast…

Hourly forecast & alerts ›

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).

Live webcams in Wells

LIVELoading image…

Walters: I-90: I-90 EB (Wells - MP 48.2): I-90 EB (Wells - MP 48.2) View 1Walters · 5.9 mi S

LIVELoading image…

Mapleton Township: MN 30: T.H.30 (Mapleton - MP 146.8): T.H.30 (Mapleton - MP 146.8) View 1Mapleton Township · 14.1 mi NW

LIVELoading image…

Riverside Heights › South-west: I-90: I-90 WB (Blue Earth - MP 119): I-90 WB (Blue Earth - MP 119) View 1Riverside Heights · 20.3 mi W

All 24 webcams near Wells ›

Webcams: Windy.com

Living in Wells

Median household income: $60,156
Median home value: $103,900
Median rent: $694/mo
Median age: 46.3

Cost of living and demographics of Wells ›

Do you know Wells? Tell us about it

Help other travelers: share what makes Wells special. We review every message before publishing it.

Local foodA typical dish, dessert or drink A place to seeA landmark, viewpoint or hidden spot Festivals & eventsWhen they are and what happens History & legendsWhat people tell about the town What locals are calledPeople from Wells are called…Something is wrongCorrect a fact on this page

Map of Wells

Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Wells Street View

Loading 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 ›

Wells, MN population

Wells had 2,410 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census	2,410
Density	1,155 per sq mi (446 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Wells at a glance

State	Minnesota (MN)
County	Faribault County
Type	City
Population	2,410 (2020)
Land area	2.09 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Water area	0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²)
Elevation	1,158 ft (353 m)
Coordinates	43.7432° N, 93.7329° W
ZIP code	56097
Official website	cityofwells.net
Census code (GEOID)	2769106

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

Towns near Wells

Straight-line distance between town centers.

Frequently asked questions about Wells

What county is Wells in?

Wells is in Faribault County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Wells, MN?

2,410 people lived in Wells at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Wells, MN?

The ZIP code of Wells is 56097.

What is the elevation of Wells?

1,158 feet (353 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Wells?

Minnesota Lake (8.3 mi), Easton (8.5 mi), Freeborn (8.6 mi), Alden (9.7 mi), Walters (10.0 mi).

Last updated: November 14, 2026