City

Craig, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Prince of Wales-Hyder County  ·  Alaska

👥1,667Population
💰$59,455Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$262,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.7% Female 42.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.2%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 3.8%Other: 12.2%Race
White69.2%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.2%
Asian3.8%
Other12.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate410 (34.2%)
Some College148 (12.4%)
Associates261 (21.8%)
Bachelors98 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree281 (23.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.2%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 21.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
HS Grad34.2%
Some College12.4%
Associates21.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.3%Renter: 30.7%Tenure
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,455 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$262,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,009/mo
Total Housing Units1,064
Vacant Units302

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Walked
24%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Craig, AK

Craig is a city in Alaska, located in Prince of Wales-Hyder County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,667 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48 years.

Economically, Craig is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,455 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Craig is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $262,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,009 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Craig is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.17%).

Craig, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Craig
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99921 1,667 $59,455 $262,500 $1,009 5.1% 31.6% 69.3%