Wells, Maine

Wells, Maine
Town Hall
Motto: 
The Friendliest Town in Maine
Wells
Wells
Coordinates: 43°19′13″N 70°36′42″W / 43.32028°N 70.61167°W / 43.32028; -70.61167
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyYork
Founded1643
Incorporated1653
Government
  TypeTown Meeting, Board of Selectmen, Town Manager
  Town ManagerMichael Pardue
Area
  Total
73.61 sq mi (190.6 km2)
  Land57.55 sq mi (149.1 km2)
  Water16.06 sq mi (41.6 km2)
Elevation
177 ft (54 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
11,314
  Density150/sq mi (59/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
04054 (Moody)
04090 (Wells)
Area code207
FIPS code23-81475
GNIS feature ID0582799
Websitewww.wellstown.org

Wells is a town in York County, Maine, United States. Founded in 1643, it is the third-oldest town in Maine. The population was 11,314 at the 2020 census. Wells Beach is a popular summer destination.