| City: | Klawock, Alaska |
| Borough: | Prince Of Wales Hyder Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:58 AM |
| Population: | 784 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 55.5498, -132.9676 |
| Land Area: | 53.626 sq mi |
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Klawock sits on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska, where 496 PO Boxes serve a community of 784 residents across 19.5 square miles. The post office operates as the only mail delivery option. No street delivery exists here, making each PO Box the sole connection to the national mail network for households spread across this forested, coastal landscape.
The community's demographic profile shows 44% Native American population, reflecting Klawock's historical ties to the Tlingit people and its role as one of Southeast Alaska's oldest Tlingit communities. The ratio of 496 PO Boxes to 305 occupied households yields an adoption rate of 1.63, meaning the post office serves beyond just local residents. This pattern is common in rural Alaska, where seasonal workers, fishing operations, and businesses maintain boxes even when not permanently residing in the area.
Street infrastructure is minimal. USPS records list only four street names: Big Salt Lake Road, Hemlock Road, B Street, and Klawock Hollis Highway. These roads primarily connect residential clusters rather than forming a traditional street grid. The highway runs 31 miles across Prince of Wales Island, linking Klawock to the ferry terminal at Hollis. The post office maintains two rural carrier routes covering this scattered delivery territory, though actual mail goes to boxes rather than roadside receptacles.
The median household income of $60,000 sits slightly above Alaska's rural average, supported by a local economy mixing commercial fishing (215 jobs across 26 establishments), timber work, and government services. Median home values reach $270,500, reflecting both Alaska's high construction costs and limited housing stock. With 2.6 people per household, family sizes run slightly larger than the U.S. average, typical for communities with Native American populations where extended family structures remain common.
The four street names reflect minimal infrastructure typical of rural Alaska island communities. Klawock Hollis Highway serves as the primary connector across Prince of Wales Island to the ferry terminal. Big Salt Lake Road and Hemlock Road reference local geography and natural resources, while the simple designation 'B Street' suggests a small grid in the town center. These roads connect scattered residential areas rather than forming extensive street networks, explaining why mail delivery relies entirely on PO Boxes.
ZIP Code 99925 has 784 residents and 305 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 43.9 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.5% male and 45.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (44.3%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (37.6%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (15.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 784Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 841Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 14.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $61,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 305Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $278,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.55Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.18Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 689 | 673 | 668 | 728 | 826 | 908 | 901 | 927 | 908 | 990 | 917 | 920 | 854 | 841 |
| Decennial Census | 819 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 784 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.9
Male Median Age: 44.7
Female Median Age: 41.5
| 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 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 34 | 22 | 32 | 40 | 36 | 30 | 23 | 8 | 13 | 8 |
| Female | 24 | 22 | 31 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 12 | 18 | 26 | 22 | 34 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 4 | 6 |
| Total | 45 | 52 | 55 | 39 | 36 | 44 | 36 | 46 | 46 | 40 | 58 | 62 | 70 | 51 | 43 | 30 | 17 | 14 |
| White: | 295 | 44.03% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.60% |
| Hispanic:* | 14 | 2.09% |
| Asian: | 9 | 1.34% |
| American Indian: | 347 | 51.79% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.15% |
| Total: | 670 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 427 | 54.46% | 44.7 years |
| Females: | 357 | 45.54% | 41.5 years |
| Total: | 784 | 100% | 43.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 822 | 97.74% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.36% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 10 | 1.19% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 1.90% |
| Total Population: | 841 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 825 | 98.10% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 16 | 1.90% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $61,250, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $18,125 (42.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,667. Family households earn a median of $82,125 versus $40,781 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,344). By gender, male median income is $60,714 and female is $46,250, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $14,464 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.3%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is edges higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,125 | $48,750 | $38,125 | $39,167 | $38,594 | $41,964 | $48,646 | $57,375 | $62,917 | $63,125 | $70,625 | $80,313 | $60,000 | $61,250 |
| Median Family Income | $52,125 | $56,667 | $44,000 | $54,500 | $60,000 | $66,250 | $70,875 | $74,091 | $77,000 | $80,139 | $79,375 | $91,042 | $89,792 | $82,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,750 | $31,250 | $27,188 | $24,500 | $19,659 | $21,818 | $19,853 | $21,597 | $22,303 | $21,500 | $23,958 | $27,500 | $33,438 | $40,781 |
| Median Male Income | $62,650 | $62,829 | $58,958 | $53,250 | $46,719 | $51,250 | $48,250 | $41,964 | $46,250 | $47,656 | $45,833 | $58,281 | $57,361 | $60,714 |
| Median Female Income | $28,393 | $29,643 | $36,111 | $31,786 | $35,000 | $35,208 | $45,000 | $44,500 | $46,250 | $46,250 | $41,250 | $46,786 | $47,500 | $46,250 |
| Employed: | 394 | 57.02% |
| Unemployed: | 23 | 3.33% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 274 | 39.65% |
| Total: | 691 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 129 | 32.74% |
| Service: | 92 | 23.35% |
| Sales and Office: | 49 | 12.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 49 | 12.44% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 75 | 19.04% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 394 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $278,100, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $113,700 (69.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $94,800. The median gross rent is $1,005, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $327 (48.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $270. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.48% (31.70% with a mortgage, 68.30% free-and-clear) and renters 31.52% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.05%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $164,400 | $173,600 | $167,400 | $157,300 | $161,700 | $164,600 | $160,900 | $174,500 | $183,300 | $243,000 | $238,000 | $284,100 | $270,500 | $278,100 |
| Less than $500: | 10 | 8.20% |
| $500 to $999: | 43 | 35.25% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 37 | 30.33% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 17 | 13.93% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 15 | 12.30% |
| Total: | 122 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $678 | $750 | $800 | $804 | $596 | $681 | $620 | $725 | $735 | $789 | $794 | $865 | $957 | $1,005 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 84 | 21.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 181 | 46.77% |
| Renter Occupied: | 122 | 31.52% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 387 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 387 | 87.95% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 53 | 12.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 440 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 282 | 64.09% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 53 | 12.05% |
| Other Units: | 105 | 23.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 440 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 25.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 46.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 9.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.76%). College enrollment is 12.99%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 17 | 2.67% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 57 | 8.95% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 253 | 39.72% |
| Some college, no degree: | 195 | 30.61% |
| Associate's degree: | 36 | 5.65% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 58 | 9.11% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 21 | 3.30% |
| Total: | 637 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 563 | 88.38% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 79 | 12.40% |
| Private Insurance: | 389 | 41.30% |
| Public Insurance: | 342 | 36.31% |
| No Insurance: | 211 | 22.40% |
| Total: | 942 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 731 | 77.60% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.5% | 8.5% | 16.7% | 14.7% | 13.6% | 13.2% | 17.3% | 12.4% | 11.8% | 11.1% | 13.4% | 8.5% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
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: | 12 | 6.78% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 6.21% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 81 | 45.76% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 50 | 28.25% |
| College or graduate school: | 23 | 12.99% |
| Total: | 177 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 23 | 12.99% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 142 | 80.23% |
ZIP Code 99925 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 26 business establishments, employing about 215 people with an annual payroll of $14,560,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 552Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 26Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,169,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $14,560,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 215Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99925 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 99925. It covers 53.626 sq mi of land and a water area of 8.823 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: | 53.626 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 8.823 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: | 0240400Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Klawock city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99925 is in the Klawock City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 0 private school(s).
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 February 1, 2026.