Wells, Maine

Wells, Maine
Town Hall
Motto: 
The Friendliest Town in Maine
Wells
Wells
Coordinates: 43°19′53″N 70°36′48″W / 43.33139°N 70.61333°W / 43.33139; -70.61333
Country United States
State Maine
CountyYork
Founded1643
Incorporated1653
Government
 • TypeBoard of Selectmen, Town Manager
Area
 • Total
73.61 sq mi (190.6 km2)
 • Land57.55 sq mi (149.1 km2)
 • Water16.06 sq mi (41.6 km2)
Elevation
141 ft (43 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
11,314
 • Density196.6/sq mi (75.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
04054 (Moody)
04090 (Wells)
Area code207
FIPS code23-81475
GNIS feature ID582799
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.