COUNTY · IN
Wells County, Indiana
Wells County is a county in Indiana with FIPS code 18179 and an estimated population of 28,555 (Census 2023), 56th largest of 92 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Wells County
- State
- Indiana
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 18179
- State FIPS
- 18
- Population (2023)
- 28,555
- Change since 2020
- +1.4%
- State rank
- 56 of 92
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Wells County?
Wells County, Indiana has the five-digit FIPS code 18179: 18 for the state and 179 for the county.
What state is Wells County in?
Wells County is in Indiana.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.