95978 ZIP Code — Stirling City, CA
Butte County, California
ZIP code 95978 is located in Stirling City, California, within Butte County. It covers approximately 0.04 square miles and serves a population of 98 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 530.
98
population
0.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
95978 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 95978
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95978. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Stirling City | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 98 |
| Population density | 2,450 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9038 |
| Longitude | -121.5279 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 530 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 74.2% | 46.4% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 27.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 19.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.2% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
98
Population
2,450
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$124,318
Median household income
$36,831
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
36.7%
Home ownership
39.5%
Poverty rate
42.9%
Unemployment
11
Housing units
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
13
10–14
10
7
25–34
5
13
35–44
10
4
60–64
3
13
65–74
9
6
75–84
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23 | 23.5% |
| 18 and over | 75 | 76.5% |
| 65 and over | 33 | 33.7% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 74.2% | 46.4% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 27.8% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 19.6% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.2% | 13.3% |
$25k–$35k
23.3%
$100k–$150k
36.7%
$150k–$200k
40.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 23.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 36.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 40.0% |
| Median income | $124,318 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 36.7% |
| Renter occupied | 63.3% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 76.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 23.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 76.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 63.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 36.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11 | 36.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12 | 40.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 23.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 12 | 40.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 18 | 60.0% |
| Average household size | 3.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 76.1% | 37.9% |
| Married | 23.9% | 37.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 24.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.7%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
40.0%
Some college, no degree
29.3%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 23 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
50.0%
Professional & management
50.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 100.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 50.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 50.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
39.5%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
30.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.7% |
| Retirement income | 60.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 40.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 35.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.7% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.8% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 14.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 57.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11 | 14.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 47.8% |
| 18–64 years | 16.7% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.1% |
| Public insurance | 76.5% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 98 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 18 | 18.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 18 | 18.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 80 | 81.6% |
| Born in same state | 80 | 81.6% |
| Born in different state | 58 | 59.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18 | 18.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 18 | 100.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.6% |
| Internet access | 76.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95978
What city is ZIP code 95978 in?
ZIP code 95978 is primarily assigned to Stirling City, California.
What county is ZIP code 95978 in?
ZIP code 95978 falls within Butte County, California.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95978?
40% of residents in ZIP code 95978 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 95978 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 95978 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 95978 mostly rentals?
63% of occupied units in ZIP code 95978 are renter-occupied.
Does ZIP code 95978 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 95978 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 95978 in?
ZIP code 95978 observes the PST timezone.