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Governors Club, NC
Census-designated place in Chatham County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27517.
Population
1,787
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
759
ZIP codes
1
Governors Club and its ZIP codes
Governors Club at a glance
- Governors Club is about 3.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $235,625, about 3.3 times the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $889,500 (about 3.1 times the North Carolina figure).
Housing and community stats
Governors Club, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$235,625
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$889,500
Homeownership
97.3%
Bachelor's or higher
79.4%
Median age
65.4
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (384), Irish Americans (368), Italian Americans (193).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chatham County. PPP loans are for Governors Club.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,422
20,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$642M
FY 2026, $8,415 per person
PPP loans
$70.15M
755 loans, 8,938 jobs reported
How people get to work
Governors Club, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone40.0%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home47.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Governors Club, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
496
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
211
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Governors Club, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.5%
U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Governors Club
1 in or overlapping Governors Club. Population shown
Cities near Governors Club
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Governors VillageCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Carolina MeadowsCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Fearrington VillageCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Briar ChapelCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Chapel HillTown | 5.4 mi | 21.7 |
| CarrboroTown | 6.1 mi | 6.5 |
| PittsboroTown | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| ApexTown | 12 mi | 26.9 |
| DurhamCity | 12 mi | 118.8 |
| MorrisvilleTown | 13 mi | 9.2 |
| MoncureCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| CaryTown | 16 mi | 61 |
| HillsboroughTown | 16 mi | 5.8 |
| SaxapahawCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| Holly SpringsTown | 18 mi | 19.4 |
| EflandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Governors Club, NC in?
- Governors Club is in Chatham County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Governors Club, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Governors Club include 27517.
- What is the population of Governors Club, NC?
- About 1,787 people live in Governors Club, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Governors Club?
- Nearby places include Governors Village (1.3 mi), Carolina Meadows (1.8 mi), Fearrington Village (3.6 mi), Briar Chapel (4.3 mi), Chapel Hill (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023