Wellsville

Village in Allegany County, New York

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Wellsville is a village in Allegany County, New York, with 4,587 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,512 ft (461 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stannards, 3.6 miles SE.

About Wellsville

Wellsville is a village in Allegany County, New York, United States. Located in south-central wooded and rural Allegany County, it is the largest population and business center in a 30-mile (48 km) radius. The population was 4,587 at the 2020 census. The village's name is not, as some suppose, derived from the oil wells that became an important economic part of the area, but rather for Gardiner Wells, a local businessman.

The village of Wellsville is circumscribed by the town of Wellsville, adding another approximately 3,000 people to the population (approx. 7,000 combined village and town). Alfred State College maintains a branch by the south end of the village. Wellsville Airport, Tarantine Field, located to the west of the village, provides general aviation and charter services.

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Living in Wellsville

Median household income
$55,096
Median home value
$91,200
Median rent
$713/mo
Median age
42.9
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Wellsville, NY population

Wellsville had 4,587 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,587
Density1,892 per sq mi (731 per km²)

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

Wellsville at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyAllegany County
TypeVillage
Population4,587 (2020)
Land area2.42 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Elevation1,512 ft (461 m)
Coordinates42.1207° N, 77.9457° W
ZIP code14895
Official websitewellsvilleny.com
Census code (GEOID)3679092

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

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Frequently asked questions about Wellsville

What county is Wellsville in?

Wellsville is in Allegany County, New York.

What is the population of Wellsville, NY?

4,587 people lived in Wellsville at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Wellsville, NY?

The ZIP code of Wellsville is 14895.

What is the elevation of Wellsville?

1,512 feet (461 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Wellsville?

Stannards (3.6 mi), Scio (4.0 mi), Andover (8.1 mi), Belmont (8.1 mi), Richburg (11.0 mi).

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