New Wells
Census-designated place in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

New Wells is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, with 40 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 420 ft (128 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shawneetown, 1.7 miles W.
- 40residents (2020 Census)
- 420 ftelevation · 128 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 69 / sq mipopulation density
- 63732ZIP code
About New Wells
New Wells is an unincorporated community in northern Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. It is located 20 miles (32 km) north of Cape Girardeau and is part of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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New Wells had 40 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40 |
|---|---|
| Density | 69 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Wells at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Cape Girardeau County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 40 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.58 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5540° N, 89.6245° W |
| ZIP code | 63732 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2952364 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Wells
- Shawneetown1.7 mi W
- Pocahontas3.7 mi S
- Old Appleton5.5 mi NW
- Altenburg5.7 mi N
- Frohna5.8 mi N
- Oak Ridge6.9 mi SW
- Grand Tower, IL8.8 mi NE
- Longtown11.5 mi NW
- Jackson12.1 mi S
- Biehle12.2 mi W
- Millersville12.5 mi SW
- Gorham, IL13.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Wells
What county is New Wells in?
New Wells is in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
What is the population of New Wells, MO?
40 people lived in New Wells at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Wells, MO?
The ZIP code of New Wells is 63732.
What is the elevation of New Wells?
420 feet (128 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Wells?
Shawneetown (1.7 mi), Pocahontas (3.7 mi), Old Appleton (5.5 mi), Altenburg (5.7 mi), Frohna (5.8 mi).
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