Wells River
Village in Orange County, Vermont
Wells River is a village in Orange County, Vermont, with 431 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 430 ft (131 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodsville, 2.3 miles SE.
- 431residents (2020 Census)
- 430 ftelevation · 131 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 219 / sq mipopulation density
- 05081ZIP code
About Wells River
Wells River is a village in the town of Newbury in Orange County, Vermont, United States. The population was 431 at the 2020 census. The village center is located at the junction of U.S. Routes 5 and 302.
The village center (the portion near the confluence of the Wells River and the Connecticut River) was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 as Wells River Village Historic District. The district covers 84 contributing properties over an area of 390 acres (1.6 km2). It includes examples of Classical Revival, Federal, and Late Victorian styles.
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Living in Wells River
- Median household income
- $38,688
- Median home value
- $170,800
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Wells River had 431 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 431 |
|---|---|
| Density | 219 per sq mi (85 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wells River at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 431 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.97 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.1565° N, 72.0680° W |
| ZIP code | 05081 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5078025 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wells River
- Woodsville, NH2.3 mi SE
- Bath, NH4.4 mi NE
- North Haverhill, NH4.8 mi SE
- Ryegate5.0 mi NW
- Newbury5.3 mi S
- Mountain Lakes, NH5.9 mi E
- Haverhill, NH6.4 mi SE
- Topsham8.8 mi W
- Landaff, NH9.1 mi E
- Lyman, NH9.6 mi NE
- Monroe, NH10.6 mi NE
- Groton10.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wells River
What county is Wells River in?
Wells River is in Orange County, Vermont.
What is the population of Wells River, VT?
431 people lived in Wells River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wells River, VT?
The ZIP code of Wells River is 05081.
What is the elevation of Wells River?
430 feet (131 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wells River?
Woodsville (2.3 mi), Bath (4.4 mi), North Haverhill (4.8 mi), Ryegate (5.0 mi), Newbury (5.3 mi).
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