Latest USPS Announcements
October 1, 2018 – Changes to USPS Zone Origins
Zone assignments have been changed. These changes affect many destinations for Origin ZIP Code 254.
- This update does not add any new ZIP Codes.
- This update does not remove any current ZIP Codes.
Examples:
For Origin ZIP Code 254
- The price for shipping to Destination 013 used to be based on zone 4; it is now based on zone 3.
- The price for shipping to Destination 700 used to be based on zone 5; it is now based on zone 6.
For Origin ZIP Code 005
- The price for shipping to Destination 254 used to be based on zone 3; it is now based on zone 2.
More Information:
- Understanding Postal ZIP Zones and Zone Charts
- Domestic Zone Chart (online tool)
January 21, 2018 - Updated USPS Mailing and Shipping Prices
Products Affected |
Expiring Prices |
New Prices 01/21/18 |
First-Class Mail Letters - Metered (not over 1 oz) |
$0.46 |
$0.47 |
First-Class Mail Letters - Stamp (not over 1 oz) |
$0.49 |
$0.50 |
First-Class Letters (each additional ounce) |
$0.21 |
$0.21 |
First-Class Mail Postcards |
$0.34 |
$0.35 |
New - Certified Mail with Restricted Delivery |
- |
$8.55 |
More information:
USPS Rate Charts - printable - January, 2018
- For more information about postal changes and ways to simplify your mailing and save, visit Rate Change Central.
- The way you print restricted delivery on Certified or E-Certified mail on DM-series mailing machines has changed.
- Get meter update instructions.
- Verify your meter is up-to-date with our Confirmation Tool.
USPS® Service Alerts
Stay informed about postage mailing disruptions or suspension to domestic and/or international mail due to weather or natural disasters and events: USPS Service Alerts.