City

Earlham, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Iowa

👥2,787Population
💰$111,518Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$298,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.4%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.3%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.5%
Asian0.5%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads48.4% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.9%)
HS Graduate423 (23.6%)
Some College242 (13.5%)
Associates245 (13.6%)
Bachelors234 (13%)
Graduate Degree634 (35.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College13.5%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,518 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$298,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units1,103
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
64%
About Earlham, IA

Earlham is a city in Iowa, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,787 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Earlham is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,518 is above the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Earlham is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $298,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Earlham is well-educated. 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.03%).

Earlham, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Earlham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
50072 2,787 $111,518 $298,500 $835 1.9% 48.4% 86.6%