Zip code 95978, representing Stirling City in California, exhibits a demographic profile characterized by low diversity and a white majority. As of 2022, the white population constitutes 62% of the total. The area is extremely sparsely populated, with only 8 residents recorded in 2022, occupying an estimated 3 housing units across 1.15 square miles. The small population size implies that minor changes in residents can significantly impact demographic percentages and median income figures.

Over the past decade, Stirling City has maintained a white majority status, with some fluctuations in percentages. From 2013 to 2017, the community was classified as having low diversity, with 100% of the population identified as white. In 2018, a shift occurred towards slightly increased diversity, with the introduction of a Hispanic population (29%) alongside the white majority (57%). From 2021 to 2022, while still maintaining a white majority, the community has experienced slight fluctuations in the Hispanic population, ranging from 25% to 29%. Despite these minor shifts, the overall trend suggests a relatively stable racial composition.

The median income in Stirling City has shown considerable volatility over the years. From 2013 to 2014, the median income was notably high, around $89,000. In 2015, there was a dramatic drop to $44,061, coinciding with a decrease in population from 7 to 4. From 2016 to 2019, a recovery and stabilization period occurred, with median incomes ranging from $70,000 to $85,000. From 2020 to 2022, there has been a gradual decline, with the median income settling around $66,000 in 2022. The introduction of Hispanic residents in 2018 does not appear to have had a consistent impact on median income.