Governors Village
Census-designated place in Chatham County, North Carolina

Governors Village is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chatham County, North Carolina, with 1,512 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 269 ft (82 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carolina Meadows, 0.6 miles NE.
- 1,512residents (2020 Census)
- 269 ftelevation · 82 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 3,396 / sq mipopulation density
- 27517ZIP code
About Governors Village
The Governors Village is a 450-acre (180-hectare) New Urbanism neighborhood and census-designated place (CDP) in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States, with an address of Chapel Hill. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 1,512.
Governors Village consists of four residential home neighborhoods (Governors Village, Governors Park, Governors Forest, Governors Lake), 160 townhomes (Governors Village and Governors Lake Townes), 242 apartments (Camden Governors Village), and multiple commercial buildings.
Governors Village is located directly across the street from the main entrance to Governors Club, a 1,600-acre (650-hectare) gated community with a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course with over 1,200 homes.
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Living in Governors Village
- Median household income
- $125,857
- Median home value
- $602,100
- Median rent
- $1,779/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Governors Village had 1,512 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,512 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,396 per sq mi (1,311 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Governors Village at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,512 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8530° N, 79.0255° W |
| ZIP code | 27517 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3727182 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Governors Village
- Carolina Meadows0.6 mi NE
- Governors Club1.4 mi SW
- Fearrington Village4.8 mi SW
- Chapel Hill5.3 mi N
- Briar Chapel5.5 mi W
- Carrboro6.1 mi NW
- Morrisville10.5 mi E
- Durham11.2 mi NE
- Pittsboro11.7 mi SW
- Apex12.0 mi SE
- Cary12.3 mi SE
- Hillsborough15.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Governors Village
What county is Governors Village in?
Governors Village is in Chatham County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Governors Village, NC?
1,512 people lived in Governors Village at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Governors Village, NC?
The ZIP code of Governors Village is 27517.
What is the elevation of Governors Village?
269 feet (82 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Governors Village?
Carolina Meadows (0.6 mi), Governors Club (1.4 mi), Fearrington Village (4.8 mi), Chapel Hill (5.3 mi), Briar Chapel (5.5 mi).
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