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POCAHONTAS, IA 50574

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Pocahontas County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
11
⇩ 15.4% vs 13 last year
Pending
2
18% pending ratio
Median Price
$180,000
⇧ 16.1% vs $155,000 last year
Average Price
$235,533
⇧ 34% vs $175,769 last year
Days on Market
189
⇧ 13.9% vs 166 days last year

Market Context

Population: 2,160  ·  Density: 7.7/mi²  ·  Median household income: $57,176

Typical home value: $100,957  ·  Homeownership: 74.9%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The POCAHONTAS, IA real estate market (50574) currently shows 11 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 189 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 189 days on market compared to 166 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 16.1% year-over-year, from $155,000 to $180,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 11 this year vs 13 last year
  • Days on market: 189 now vs 166 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $180,000 (+16.1% YoY)
  • Average: $235,533 (+34% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 24.7 miles — 83 listings ($17,334,724 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50574Pocahontas, IA 505740.0 mi11$2,590,863$180,000$235,533
50540Fonda, IA 5054010.9 mi3$711,750$237,250$237,250
50575Pomeroy, IA 5057511.1 mi2$180,000$90,000$90,000
50581Rolfe, IA 5058111.8 mi4$535,920$149,900$133,980
50510Albert City, IA 5051014.6 mi2$134,890$67,445$67,445
50568Newell, IA 5056816.4 mi5$625,000$125,000$125,000
50562Mallard, IA 5056217.0 mi1$64,900$64,900$64,900
50565Marathon, IA 5056518.0 mi3$1,057,350$352,450$352,450
50518Barnum, IA 5051821.6 mi1$170,000$170,000$170,000
50515Ayrshire, IA 5051522.7 mi2$31,666$13,500$15,833
51366Webb, IA 5136622.9 mi1$189,000$189,000$189,000
50548Humboldt, IA 5054824.0 mi37$8,381,055$191,450$226,515
50583Sac City, IA 5058324.7 mi11$2,662,330$218,000$242,030

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in POCAHONTAS, IA 50574?

As of January 2026, there are 11 active listings in POCAHONTAS, IA (zip code 50574), compared to 13 the prior year.

What is the median home price in POCAHONTAS, IA 50574?

The median listing price in POCAHONTAS, IA 50574 is $180,000 as of January 2026, a 16.1% increase from $155,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in POCAHONTAS, IA?

Homes in POCAHONTAS, IA 50574 spend an average of 189 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 166 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in POCAHONTAS, IA 50574?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, POCAHONTAS, IA 50574 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 189 days on market compared to 166 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in POCAHONTAS, IA?

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