| ZIP Code | 99921 |
|---|---|
| City | Craig |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 68 ft |
| Latitude | 55.515474 |
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| Longitude | -132.701922 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02198 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.0 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 15.2% ▲ 52% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.6% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| HS Graduate | 410 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 148 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 261 (21.8%) |
| Bachelors | 98 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 281 (23.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,455 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $262,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,009/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,064 |
| Vacant Units | 302 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,064 |
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| Vacant | 302 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
ZIP code 99921 is located in Craig, Alaska, within Prince of Wales-Hyder County. With a population of 1,667, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48 years. Economically, 99921 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,455 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99921 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $262,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,009 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 99921 is majority White (69.17%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.2%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99921 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 54%.
Overall, ZIP code 99921 in Craig, AK is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,667 residents, a median household income of $59,455, and a median home value of $262,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.