99921 ZIP Code — Craig, AK

Prince Of Wales Hyder County, Alaska

ZIP code 99921 is located in Craig, Alaska, within Prince Of Wales Hyder County. It covers approximately 2,241.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,727 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99921

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $243,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $59,219.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

1,727

population

2,241.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Craig	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,727
Population density	864 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	198

Geography
Land area	2,241.45 sq mi
Water area	404.26 sq mi
Latitude	55.4517
Longitude	-132.9926
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	47.0%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	28.1%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	22.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,727

Population

864

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$59,219

Median household income

$41,827

Per capita income

$243,000

Median home value

$922

Median monthly rent

67.7%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

842

Housing units

26.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

135

25–34

100

109

35–44

123

45–54

55–59

109

60–64

123

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	270	15.6%
18 and over	1,457	84.4%
65 and over	333	19.3%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.5%

Two or more races 16.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 11%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Asian 2.5%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,157	64.5%
Two or more races	302	16.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	198	11%
Hispanic or Latino	66	3.7%
Asian	45	2.5%
Other race	18	1%
Black or African American	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	47.0%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	28.1%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	22.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	4.7%	2.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$59,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 24.4%

$300k–$500k 29.1%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$243,000
Median rent / month	$922
Owner occupied	67.7%
Renter occupied	32.3%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	65.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	29.4%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.1%
1 bedroom	16.6%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	34.5%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Fuel oil	37.6%
Wood	46.2%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	315	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	89	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	254	32.0%
Female householder, no spouse	135	17.0%
Households with children under 18	201	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	235	29.6%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	30.9%
Married	45.5%	50.4%
Separated	0.5%	1.1%
Widowed	7.3%	4.1%
Divorced	9.3%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	10.8%
Kindergarten	15	5.1%
Elementary school	110	37.3%
High school	76	25.8%
College / grad school	62	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Agriculture & mining 14.3%

Retail trade 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Public administration 10.6%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Construction 5.8%

Wholesale trade 4.6%

Professional & management 3.9%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.8%
Government	24.6%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.9%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	22.5%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.2

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 14.9%

Female-led households 23.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.9%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.8%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	43.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.1%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	14.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,665	96.4%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,671	96.8%
Born in same state	1,666	96.5%
Born in different state	638	36.9%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	56	3.2%
Not a US citizen	23	41.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	212	12.3%
French	172	10%
Polish	97	5.6%
English	43	2.5%
Irish	24	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	1.2%
German	11	0.6%
Dutch	8	0.5%
Norwegian	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	88.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99921

What city is ZIP code 99921 in?

ZIP code 99921 is primarily assigned to Craig, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99921 in?

ZIP code 99921 falls within Prince Of Wales Hyder County, Alaska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99921?

16% of residents in ZIP code 99921 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99921 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 99921 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 99921?

ZIP code 99921 has an estimated population of 1,727 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99921?

The median household income in ZIP code 99921 is $59,219, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99921 in?

ZIP code 99921 observes the AKST timezone.