Wells River, Vermont
Wells River: Village in Vermont
About
Wells River is a village located in the county of Orange in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 399 and a population density of 80 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 382 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wells River
| Population : | 382 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Vermont (United States) |
| County : | Orange County |
| Postal code : | 05081 |
| Area : | 4.96 km2 |
| Altitude : | 430 feet / 131 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:47:14 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 77 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wells River is located at 44°9'15"N 72°2'49"W (44.1542300, -72.0470400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wells River decreased by 4.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 399 | - | census |
| 2011 | 397 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 395 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 392 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 392 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 391 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 390 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 387 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 384 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 383 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 382 | -0.26% | estimation process |
Wells River zip code is 05081.
County name: Orange, County
fips: 50017
Wells River, Wells River Village
Schools in Wells River
College & universities near Wells River, VT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230889 | Goddard College | Plainfield (VT) | 05667-9432 |
| 455992 | Vermont College of Fine Arts | Montpelier (VT) | 05602 |
| 230861 | Community College of Vermont | Montpelier (VT) | 05602 |
| 230977 | New England Culinary Institute | Montpelier (VT) | 05602 |
| 230995 | Norwich University | Northfield (VT) | 05663-1035 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wells River, VT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTL | Littleton, New Hampshire | 336 Cottage St. | BUS |
| LNN | Lincoln, New Hampshire | Main and Franklin Sts. | BUS |
| MPR | Montpelier station | Junction Rd and Short Rd | RAIL |
| PMO | Plymouth, New Hampshire | 83 Main St. | BUS |
| RPH | Randolph station | South Main and Salisbury Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wells River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wells River Post Office | Wells River (VT) | 05081 |
Other cities in Orange County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orange County , VT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Randolph | 4,558 | Town in Vermont |
| Williamstown | 3,530 | Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States |
| Bradford | 2,684 | Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States |
| Newbury | 2,145 | Town in Vermont |
| Brookfield | 1,343 | Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States |
| Tunbridge | 1,335 | Town in Vermont |
| Chelsea | 1,294 | Town in Vermont, US |
| Orange | 1,116 | Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States |
| Strafford | 1,058 | Town in Vermont |
| Washington | 1,014 | Town in Orange County, Vermont |
| Fairlee | 976 | Town in Vermont |
| Vershire | 746 | Town in Vermont |
| West Fairlee | 682 | Town in Vermont, United States |
