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Wells Bridge, NY
Census-designated place in Otsego County, New York. ZIP codes: 13859.
Population
160
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
177
ZIP codes
1
Wells Bridge and its ZIP codes
Wells Bridge at a glance
- Wells Bridge is 58% less dense than New York as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otsego County. PPP loans are for Wells Bridge.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,539
22,645 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,383
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$418M
FY 2026, $7,137 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wells Bridge, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
719
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
256
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wells Bridge, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Wells Bridge
1 in or overlapping Wells Bridge. Population shown
Cities near Wells Bridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OtegoVillage | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| FranklinVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| UnadillaVillage | 5 mi | 1 |
| GilbertsvilleVillage | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| SidneyVillage | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| West EndCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.7 |
| OneontaCity | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| MorrisVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| BainbridgeVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| GuilfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| LaurensVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| WaltonVillage | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Mount VisionCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| AftonVillage | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| PortlandvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| NorwichCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wells Bridge, NY in?
- Wells Bridge is in Otsego County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Wells Bridge, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wells Bridge include 13859.
- What is the population of Wells Bridge, NY?
- About 160 people live in Wells Bridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wells Bridge?
- Nearby places include Otego (3.6 mi), Franklin (4.6 mi), Unadilla (5 mi), Gilbertsville (7.9 mi), Sidney (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023