USPS® 2023 Shipping and Mailing Price Changes
Mailing Services (Market Dominant)
First-Class Mail
Overall, the USPS is proposing a 4.2% increase to First-Class mailing prices. Savings for Metered letters remain at 3¢ per letter. Also, savings for Certified Mail with electronic return receipt remain $1.25 with no volume requirements.
- 1-ounce Letters increase to $0.63
- 1-ounce Metered Letters increase to $0.60
- 1-ounce Flats increase to $1.26
- Postcards increase to $0.48
- Additional ounce rate for Letters and Flats remains $0.24
- Certified Mail fee increases to $4.15
- Total 1-ounce Certified Mail cost increases to $8.10 for Retail Return Receipt (Green Card)
- Total 1-ounce Certified Mail cost will be $6.85 for electronic Return Receipt
Other Services
- Single Piece Library Mail increases to $3.47 up to 1lb
- Single Piece Media Mail increases to $3.67
First-Class Mail |
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|---|---|---|
| Product |
Current Price |
Jan 2023 |
| 1oz. Letter | $0.60 | $0.63 |
| 1 oz. Letter (metered) | $0.57 | $0.60 |
| Postcards | $0.44 | $0.48 |
| 1 oz. Flats | $1.20 | $1.26 |
| Additional Ounce | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| Certified Mail | ||
|---|---|---|
| Extra Services | Current Price | Jan 2023 |
| Certified Mail | $4.00 | $4.15 |
| Return. Receipt Retail | $3.25 | $3.35 |
| Return. Receipt Electronic | $2.00 | $2.10 |
Shipping Services (USPS Competitive Products)
Save up to 89% when you print a USPS shipping label
Offset rate increases and access the best rates on the market when you print a USPS shipping label, rather than using stamps or a meter tape for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express.
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Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and First-Class Packages are increasing from 5.5% to 7.8% on average. Priority Mail Commercial pricing (pricing you get by printing the shipping label) only increases by 3.6%. First-Class Commercial packages still save 24% to 68% off Retail pricing.
Important Changes to Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express and First-Class Packages
- Commercial Base and Commercial Plus categories are being consolidated for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express
- Regional Rate boxes and pricing are eliminated
- Zone L, 1, and 2 pricing is being spilt to Zone 1 and Zone 2 pricing
Priority Mail
| Priority Mail Product | 2022 Retail Price | 2022 Commercial Price | 2023 Retail Price | 2023 Commercial Price | Savings with Pitney Bowes |
| Flat Rate Envelope | $9.90 | $8.50 | $9.65 | $8.05 | $1.60 |
| Small Flat Rate Box | $10.40 | $9.00 | $10.20 | $8.55 | $1.65 |
| Medium Flat Rate Box | $17.05 | $15.00 | $17.10 | $14.75 | $2.35 |
| Large Flat Rate Box | $22.45 | $19.95 | $22.80 | $19.90 | $2.90 |
| APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat Rate Box | $20.95 | $18.45 | $21.20 | $18.35 | $2.85 |
| 1lb Package to Zone 1 | $9.00 | $7.62 | $9.35 | $7.64 | $1.71 |
| 2lb Package to Zone 1 | $9.55 | $8.27 | $9.80 | $8.23 | $1.57 |
Priority Mail Cubic Pricing
Pricing is based on the dimensions of your packages, rather than the weight. It’s a service not available at the Post Office, and offers shippers an inexpensive, fast way to ship their small packages. You can expect a 1-3 business day deliver, like all Priority Mail services. The service also includes $100 of insurance at no extra cost.
2023 Priority Mail Commercial Cubic Rates (as of January 22, 2023)
| Cubic Ft. Range Up To: | Zone 1 | Zone 2 | Zone 3 | Zone 4 | Zone 5 | Zone 6 | Zone 7 | Zone 8 | Zone 9 |
| 0.10 | $7.79 | $7.91 | $8.12 | $8.37 | $8.70 | $9.54 | $10.07 | $10.85 | $20.42 |
| 0.20 | $8.23 | $8.31 | $8.45 | $8.74 | $9.39 | $11.29 | $11.97 | $13.17 | $27.59 |
| 0.30 | $8.42 | $8.58 | $8.86 | $9.25 | $10.23 | $13.74 | $15.48 | $18.45 | $37.43 |
| 0.40 | $8.55 | $8.76 | $9.16 | $9.83 | $12.38 | $16.41 | $19.31 | $22.48 | $46.99 |
| 0.50 | $8.74 |
$8.95 | $9.30 | $10.27 | $13.89 | $18.32 | $22.97 | $26.76 | $56.29 |
Priority Mail Express
If speed is what you need, then Priority Mail Express could be the right choice. It’s an overnight delivery even on Saturdays.
| Priority Mail Express Product | 2022 Retail Price | 2022 Commerical Price | 2023 Retail Price | 2023 Commercial Price | Savings with Pitney Bowes |
| Flat Rate Envelope | $27.90 | $24.25 | $28.75 | $24.90 | $3.65 |
| Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $28.05 | $24.50 | $28.95 | $23.75 | $3.55 |
| Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $28.45 | $24.70 | $29.45 | $25.35 | $3.75 |
| 1lb Package to Zone 1 | $27.70 | $24.00 | $29.20 | $25.25 | $3.95 |
First-Class Package Service
If your package weighs less than 1lb, then consider First-Class Package service. This service combines fast delivery times of 1-5 days with inexpensive prices.
| First-class package service to Zone 1 | 2022 Retail Parcels | 2022 Commercial Parcels | 2023 Retail Parcels | 2023 Commercial Parcels | Savings with Pitney Bowes |
| 1-4 oz. | $4.80 | $3.62 | $4.75 | $3.59 | $1.16 |
| 5-8 oz. | $5.40 | $4.01 | $5.40 | $3.99 | $1.41 |
| 9-12 oz. | $6.10 | $4.59 | $6.15 | $4.62 | $1.53 |
| 13-15.999 oz. | $7.35 (Only up to 13oz. Anything over 13oz is rated at Priority Mail rates) | $5.74 | $7.50 (Only up to 13oz. Anything over 13oz is rated at Priority Mail rates) | $5.85 | $1.65 to $3.50 |