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Wells County, IN
11 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Wells County, Indiana.
Population
28,420
Land area
368sq mi
People per sq mi
77
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Wells County
Wells County at a glance
- Wells County is 60% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,957, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,600 (9% below Indiana) and median rent is $813 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bluffton (10,529), Ossian (3,384) and Zanesville (488).
Local data for Wells County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wells County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,957
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$197,600
Prices +4.1% in a year
Median rent
$813/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,468), Irish Americans (2,388), Mexican Americans (607).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,427
11,160 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,251
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$181M
FY 2026, $6,429 per person
PPP loans
$70.9M
732 loans, 7,658 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$112K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wells County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wells County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
286
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wells County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wells County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wells County, IN?
- Bluffton is the largest city or town in Wells County, with about 10,529 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wells County?
- Wells County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 46714, 46731, 46759, 46766, 46770.
- What is the population of Wells County, IN?
- About 28,420 people live in Wells County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wells County?
- Wells County borders Allen County, Grant County, Huntington County, Adams County, Jay County, Blackford County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023