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517 E 5TH ST

HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
0
Baths
480 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$37 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$197 (2025)
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,310

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.56 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyForrest
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
G. L. Hawkins Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Hattiesburg High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
N.R. Burger Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Hattiesburg Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 39401These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.45,467
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.234 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$46,382
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,480
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.63 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

517 E 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the smallest homes in Hattiesburg 39401
  • Older than 93% of homes in Forrest County

How it measures up in Hattiesburg 39401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hattiesburg 39401.

Living area480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 517 E 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHattiesburg 39401Forrest County
Living areabigger than480 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than193713% of homes7% of homes

About 517 E 5th St

When did 517 E 5th St, Hattiesburg, MS last sell?

517 E 5th St, Hattiesburg, MS last sold on Aug 18, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 517 E 5th St, Hattiesburg, MS built?

517 E 5th St, Hattiesburg, MS was built in 1937, making it 89 years old.

What schools serve 517 E 5th St, Hattiesburg, MS?

517 E 5th St, Hattiesburg, MS is assigned to G. L. Hawkins Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Hattiesburg High School (high), rated C; N.R. Burger Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Hattiesburg Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 E 5th St, Hattiesburg, MS compare to other homes in Hattiesburg 39401?

Among the 11,752 homes in Hattiesburg 39401, it is bigger than almost none of them (480 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²) and it is newer than 13% of them (1937 against a typical 1965). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 517 E 5th St, Hattiesburg, MS?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 E 5th St, Hattiesburg, MS was $37. The county assessed it at $197.

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