Wells
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, New York

Wells is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hamilton County, New York, with 531 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,007 ft (307 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Speculator, 13.3 miles N.
- 531residents (2020 Census)
- 1,007 ftelevation · 307 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 20.0 km²
- 69 / sq mipopulation density
- 12190ZIP code
About Wells
Wells is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Wells, Hamilton County, New York, United States. It is within the Adirondack Park.
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Living in Wells
- Median household income
- $87,946
- Median home value
- $272,900
- Median age
- 59.3
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Wells had 531 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 531 |
|---|---|
| Density | 69 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wells at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 531 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.72 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.62 sq mi (1.62 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3874° N, 74.3009° W |
| ZIP code | 12190 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3679048 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wells
- Speculator13.3 mi N
- Northville13.6 mi SE
- Caroga Lake19.7 mi SW
- Mayfield19.8 mi S
- Lake Luzerne23.3 mi E
- Hadley23.4 mi E
- Gloversville23.5 mi S
- Broadalbin23.5 mi S
- Corinth25.6 mi E
- North Creek26.2 mi NE
- Johnstown26.5 mi S
- Warrensburg28.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wells
What county is Wells in?
Wells is in Hamilton County, New York.
What is the population of Wells, NY?
531 people lived in Wells at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wells, NY?
The ZIP code of Wells is 12190.
What is the elevation of Wells?
1,007 feet (307 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wells?
Speculator (13.3 mi), Northville (13.6 mi), Caroga Lake (19.7 mi), Mayfield (19.8 mi), Lake Luzerne (23.3 mi).
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