US ZIP Code
95978

Stirling City, CA

Butte County  ·  California

● Active
👥 283 Population ↑ 16% since 2019
💰 $56,250 Median HH Income
▼ 26% below avg
🎂 12.9 Median Age ↓ 63% since 2019
🎓 8.1% College Grads
▼ 79% below avg
📊 81.5% Unemployment
▲ 1565% above avg ↑ 148% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code95978
CityStirling City
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyButte County
Area Code530
Elevation3,528 ft
Latitude39.908439
Longitude-121.529616
TimezoneLos Angeles (DST)
FIPS06007
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 73.5% (208) Female 26.5% (75) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 10.3%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic10.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
28%
5–17
22%
25–44
39%
45–64
5%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age12.9 yrs ↓ 63% since 2019
Avg Household Size4.35
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads8.1% ▼ 79% below avg
Unemployment81.5% ▲ 1565% above avg
HS Graduate64 (51.6%)
Some College11 (8.9%)
Associates39 (31.5%)
Graduate Degree10 (8.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.6%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 31.5%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
HS Grad51.6%
Some College8.9%
Associates31.5%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60%Renter: 40%Tenure
Owner60.0%
Renter40.0%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–300k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,250 ▼ 26% below avg
Total Units65
Avg HH Size4.35

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
20%
$50k–75k
60%
$150k–200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
43%
Work From Home
57%

Commute Time

30–45 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
50%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units65
Owner Occupied60.0%
Renter Occupied40.0%
Avg HH Size4.35
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 95978 is in Stirling City, CA, in Butte County.
ZIP code 95978 is located in California (CA).
ZIP code 95978 is in Butte County, CA.
ZIP 95978 observes the Los Angeles timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 95978 is 283 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 95978 is $56,250 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 95978

ZIP code 95978 is located in Stirling City, California, within Butte County. With a population of 283, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 12.9 years. Economically, 95978 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,250 is below the national average.

The population of 95978 is primarily White (89.75%). Residents are less-educated — 8.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.5%.

The unemployment rate in 95978 stands at 81.5%, which is more than double the national average. A notably high share of workers — 57% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 43%.

Overall, ZIP code 95978 in Stirling City, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a young community.