Wells County, IN ZIP Codes
Indiana (IN) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
28,197
population (2021)
+2.0%
pop change since 2010
18179
FIPS code
Wells County ZIP code map
About Wells County
Wells County is located in Indiana and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 28,197 as of 2021,
an increase of
2% from 27,636 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wells County is 18179.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 28,197 |
| 2010 population | 27,636 |
| Change | +2.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| FIPS code | 18179 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wells County
ZIP codes for Wells County, IN (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46714 | Bluffton | Wells | View map |
| 46731 | Craigville | Wells | View map |
| 46759 | Keystone | Wells | View map |
| 46766 | Liberty Center | Wells | View map |
| 46770 | Markle | Wells | View map |
| 46777 | Ossian | Wells | View map |
| 46778 | Petroleum | Wells | View map |
| 46781 | Poneto | Wells | View map |
| 46791 | Uniondale | Wells | View map |
Demographics & statistics
27,883
Population
40.5
Median age
$70,374
Median household income
$33,318
Per capita income
$181,325
Median home value
$640
Median monthly rent
88.0%
Home ownership
4.4%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
9,424
Housing units
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
961
Under 5
871
1,083
5–9
981
898
10–14
814
951
15–19
862
854
20–24
773
1,696
25–34
1,536
1,692
35–44
1,534
1,786
45–54
1,619
986
55–59
893
1,016
60–64
920
1,549
65–74
1,403
592
75–84
537
564
85+
512
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,752 | 24.3% |
| 18 and over | 21,131 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,157 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.1%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,183 | 91.1% |
| Two or more races | 879 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 857 | 3% |
| Other race | 444 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 317 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
15.7%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
26.7%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $70,374 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
17.9%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
17.7%
$200k–$300k
23.2%
$300k–$500k
11.6%
$500k–$1M
7.0%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,325 |
| Median rent / month | $640 |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 88.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 39.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.6% |
| Electricity | 32.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.2% |
| Fuel oil | 3.5% |
| Wood | 5.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,056 | 63.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 570 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,000 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,491 | 14.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,353 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,528 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.8% | 15.8% |
| Married | 61.6% | 64.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
45.7%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
11.6%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 454 | 9.6% |
| Kindergarten | 451 | 9.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,942 | 47.4% |
| High school | 1,434 | 18.9% |
| College / grad school | 796 | 14.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.4%
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Retail trade
12.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Construction
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
4.4%
Professional & management
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.6%
Public administration
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.6% |
| Service | 11.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 22.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 10.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.8% |
| Carpool | 3.9% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.0 |
Poverty
All people
4.4%
Under 18 years
5.8%
18 and over
4.1%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
17.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,495 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 18.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.5% |
| Public insurance | 28.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,051 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 302 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 200 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,465 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 27,384 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 23,028 | 86.1% |
| Foreign born | 81 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 418 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 187 | 32.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,745 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 2,185 | 7.8% |
| Italian | 2,094 | 7.5% |
| English | 505 | 1.8% |
| Polish | 87 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 83 | 0.3% |
| German | 44 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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