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Earlham, IA — ZIP 50072

Population: 2,979 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 50072 (Earlham, IA) is $371,659 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $215,000 after a median 7 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$371,659

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$371,659
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+28.2%
10-year appreciation
+78.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$372,473
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$215,000
Median list price
$320,000
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
-33.4%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
94.7%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$940/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$980/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,590/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Earlham Elementary School, Earlham Senior High School, Earlham Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination (23 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,191
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,889

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Hall Farms Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CLIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+30 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
41.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,598
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
72.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,092
Average weekly wage
$938
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
68

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 50072State medianUS median
Median home value$371,659$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$215,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,598$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 50072?
$371,659.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 50072?
$215,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 50072?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 50072?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,170/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 50072?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind.
Is ZIP 50072 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 50072?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 50072?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 50072?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 50072?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 50072 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 50072?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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