Stirling City
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
Stirling City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Butte County, California, with 284 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,570 ft (1,088 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Magalia, 7.0 miles SW.
- 284residents (2020 Census)
- 3,570 ftelevation · 1,088 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 241 / sq mipopulation density
- 95978ZIP code
About Stirling City
Stirling City is a census-designated place in Butte County, California, United States, located on Paradise Ridge in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Contrary to its name, Stirling City is not a city. Its ZIP Code is 95978 and the CDP is served by area code 530. It lies at an elevation of 3570 feet (1088 m). Stirling City had a population of 284 at the 2020 census.
Stirling City is located at 39°54′28″N 121°31′41″W, approximately 32 miles (45 km) northeast of Chico. It is built around a loop (which terminates a winding spur line) of the Southern Pacific Railroad, built to collect lumber from the Lassen National Forest.
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- Median home value
- $265,100
- Median age
- 57.1
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Stirling City had 284 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 284 |
|---|---|
| Density | 241 per sq mi (93 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stirling City at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Butte County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 284 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,570 ft (1,088 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9050° N, 121.5373° W |
| ZIP code | 95978 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0674186 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stirling City
- Magalia7.0 mi SW
- Forest Ranch7.1 mi W
- Concow9.4 mi S
- Cohasset11.0 mi W
- Paradise11.0 mi S
- Butte Meadows12.5 mi N
- Tobin12.9 mi E
- Yankee Hill14.2 mi S
- Butte Creek Canyon14.3 mi SW
- Butte Valley17.3 mi S
- Belden17.4 mi NE
- Cherokee17.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Stirling City
What county is Stirling City in?
Stirling City is in Butte County, California.
What is the population of Stirling City, CA?
284 people lived in Stirling City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stirling City, CA?
The ZIP code of Stirling City is 95978.
What is the elevation of Stirling City?
3,570 feet (1,088 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stirling City?
Magalia (7.0 mi), Forest Ranch (7.1 mi), Concow (9.4 mi), Cohasset (11.0 mi), Paradise (11.0 mi).
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