| City: | Craig, Alaska |
| Borough: | Prince Of Wales Hyder Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:24:56 PM |
| Population: | 1,626 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 55.4517, -132.9926 |
| Land Area: | 2241.446 sq mi |
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Craig sits on the western shore of Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, the primary community in a vast 1,505 square mile territory that includes 404 square miles of water. This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery doesn't exist across the island's remote bays, coves, and logging roads. The Craig post office serves as the mail lifeline for residents scattered across one of Alaska's largest islands.
With 786 PO Boxes and 727 occupied homes, the post office serves slightly more boxes than local households. The 1.08 adoption rate shows that nearly every home relies on a PO Box, plus seasonal residents, fishing operations, and remote homesteads use the Craig facility. Two rural carrier routes deliver to some addresses along the island's limited road system, but most residents pick up mail in town.
Craig is a working fishing community, not a vacation resort. Median home values of $262,500 and household incomes of $59,455 reflect a blue-collar economy built on commercial fishing, seafood processing, and timber. Street names tell the story: Cold Storage Road, Tanner Crab Court, and Waterfall Resort reference the salmon and halibut fisheries that drive the local economy. About 14% of workers are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The community has a median age of 44.5 years and includes a 16% Native Alaskan population (260 residents). Tlingit place names like Shaan Seet and Sunnahae Court appear alongside numbered streets in the small downtown. With 14.5% of workers employed remotely and limited seasonal vacancy (144 of 1,060 homes), this isn't a summer destination. It's a year-round community where residents work on fishing boats, in canneries, and in the woods.
Craig's numbered street grid (2nd through 9th Streets) covers the compact downtown near the harbor, but most of the ZIP's territory extends into roadless wilderness. Routes like Hollis Anchorage Road and Craig Klawock Highway connect to neighboring communities, but access to much of Prince of Wales Island requires boats or floatplanes. The post office handles packages, supplies, and mail for people living on remote inlets and bays where addresses simply don't exist.
Street names blend commercial fishing references (Cold Storage Rd, Tanner Crab Ct), Tlingit place names (Shaan Seet, Sunnahae Ct), coastal features (Beach Rd, Harbor Cir), and a numbered downtown grid.
ZIP Code 99921 has 1,626 residents and 727 households (average 2.21 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.6% male and 45.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.9%, much higher than the state average of 59.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (16.0%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,626Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,667Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $59,455Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 727Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $262,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.21Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.07Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,100 | 2,031 | 2,104 | 2,123 | 1,950 | 1,800 | 1,971 | 1,986 | 1,976 | 1,953 | 1,868 | 1,727 | 1,667 |
| Decennial Census | 1,920 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,626 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.5
Male Median Age: 45.6
Female Median Age: 43.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 41 | 56 | 58 | 56 | 34 | 37 | 50 | 62 | 46 | 42 | 55 | 89 | 87 | 80 | 39 | 31 | 17 | 7 |
| Female | 41 | 45 | 47 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 53 | 66 | 39 | 45 | 44 | 76 | 75 | 53 | 31 | 16 | 5 | 8 |
| Total | 82 | 101 | 105 | 91 | 65 | 66 | 103 | 128 | 85 | 87 | 99 | 165 | 162 | 133 | 70 | 47 | 22 | 15 |
| White: | 1,137 | 76.36% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.27% |
| Hispanic:* | 60 | 4.03% |
| Asian: | 14 | 0.94% |
| American Indian: | 260 | 17.46% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.07% |
| Other: | 13 | 0.87% |
| Total: | 1,489 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 887 | 54.55% | 45.6 years |
| Females: | 739 | 45.45% | 43.1 years |
| Total: | 1,626 | 100% | 44.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,608 | 96.46% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 16 | 0.96% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 22 | 1.32% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 21 | 2.58% |
| Total Population: | 1,667 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,624 | 97.42% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 43 | 2.58% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $59,455, which is well under the state median ($89,336), is up $5,184 (9.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,267. Family households earn a median of $71,250 versus $55,139 for nonfamily households (a difference of $16,111). By gender, male median income is $68,542 and female is $54,886, which is much lower than the state female median ($60,325), with a current gap of $13,656 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.8%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is a bit less than the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,271 | $50,875 | $54,554 | $57,083 | $61,908 | $59,844 | $58,047 | $58,571 | $52,188 | $54,549 | $56,214 | $59,219 | $59,455 |
| Median Family Income | $71,806 | $73,906 | $66,563 | $77,212 | $74,861 | $72,656 | $74,000 | $78,958 | $57,500 | $67,000 | $68,409 | $64,306 | $71,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,769 | $30,417 | $36,071 | $28,214 | $36,667 | $38,125 | $29,402 | $30,313 | $36,250 | $44,922 | $48,750 | $52,500 | $55,139 |
| Median Male Income | $54,958 | $59,167 | $61,121 | $64,821 | $61,587 | $63,050 | $62,961 | $62,917 | $55,625 | $60,417 | $63,875 | $65,882 | $68,542 |
| Median Female Income | $32,008 | $33,929 | $37,167 | $36,833 | $36,797 | $37,031 | $37,375 | $40,859 | $40,476 | $43,661 | $44,265 | $48,571 | $54,886 |
| Employed: | 904 | 62.39% |
| Unemployed: | 49 | 3.38% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 496 | 34.23% |
| Total: | 1,449 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 255 | 28.21% |
| Service: | 164 | 18.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 245 | 27.10% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 112 | 12.39% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 128 | 14.16% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 904 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $262,500, which is considerably lower than the state median ($333,300), is up $89,800 (52.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,800. The median gross rent is $1,009, which is much lower than the state median ($1,388), is up $323 (47.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $144. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.29% (35.23% with a mortgage, 64.77% free-and-clear) and renters 30.71% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.38%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $172,700 | $184,700 | $203,400 | $215,200 | $210,400 | $220,900 | $225,700 | $230,900 | $225,700 | $241,700 | $244,000 | $243,000 | $262,500 |
| Less than $500: | 18 | 7.69% |
| $500 to $999: | 85 | 36.32% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 79 | 33.76% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 16 | 6.84% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 11 | 4.70% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 25 | 10.68% |
| Total: | 234 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $686 | $794 | $826 | $979 | $931 | $922 | $1,015 | $945 | $865 | $845 | $880 | $922 | $1,009 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 186 | 24.41% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 342 | 44.88% |
| Renter Occupied: | 234 | 30.71% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 762 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 762 | 71.62% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 302 | 28.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,064 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 661 | 62.12% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 153 | 14.38% |
| Other Units: | 250 | 23.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,064 | 100% |
In 2023, 22.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 93.30%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 47.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 15.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.80%), up 0.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (34.60%). College enrollment is 22.84%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 6 | 0.47% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 80 | 6.26% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 485 | 37.98% |
| Some college, no degree: | 322 | 25.22% |
| Associate's degree: | 98 | 7.67% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 193 | 15.11% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 93 | 7.28% |
| Total: | 1,277 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,191 | 93.27% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 286 | 22.40% |
| Private Insurance: | 873 | 46.17% |
| Public Insurance: | 794 | 41.99% |
| No Insurance: | 224 | 11.85% |
| Total: | 1,891 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,667 | 88.15% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.9% | 15.8% | 15.4% | 13.7% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 9.6% | 17.0% | 15.3% | 15.6% | 15.3% | 15.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 39 | 13.49% |
| Kindergarten: | 14 | 4.84% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 100 | 34.60% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 70 | 24.22% |
| College or graduate school: | 66 | 22.84% |
| Total: | 289 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 53 | 18.34% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 184 | 63.67% |
ZIP Code 99921 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 69 business establishments, employing about 477 people with an annual payroll of $34,055,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 892Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 69Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $6,248,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $34,055,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 477Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99921 is located in Prince Of Wales Hyder Borough, Alaska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99921. It covers 2241.446 sq mi of land and a water area of 404.261 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2241.446 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 404.261 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 00Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 571951.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0217740Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Craig city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99921 is part of 2 school districts, including: Southeast Island School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Craig City School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 5 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.