Is Earlham, IA 50072 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Earlham housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Earlham, IA 50072 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 9 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (3 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $289,875. Overall, Earlham is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Madison County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Truro 50257 (0% sold over asking) or Patterson 50218 (0% sold over asking), while Macksburg 50155 (100% sold over asking) and Saint Charles 50240 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.