USPS Postage Rates

USPS® Rates are determined based on a combination of weight, mail class, and shape. For certain services, discounted pricing is available for customers who purchase from online PC Postage services such as Stamps.com. Below is a summary of the latest USPS prices:
USPS Mail Class (effective Sunday, July 14, 2024)
Postage Rates
First Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) - Retail/Post Office Rate*
$0.73
First Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) - Metered Mail/Stamps.com Rate
$0.69
First Class Mail Letter - each additional ounce
$0.28
Postcard
$0.56
First Class Mail Flat (1 oz.)
$1.50
First Class Mail Flat - each additional ounce
$0.28
Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope
$30.65
Priority Mail (1 lb., zone 1)
From $9.25
Ground Advantage (4 oz., zone 1)
From $5.00

*Retail/Post Office Rate: Prices paid when going to Post Office to purchase postage. Unless indicated, rates listed are discounted rates for online purchase available through Stamps.com.

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USPS Mail Class (effective Sunday, July 14, 2024)
Postage Rates
Media Mail
$4.63 and up
Priority Mail Express International (0.5 lb., zone 1)
$61.60 and up
Priority Mail International (1 lb.) - Canada
$42.95 and up

*Retail/Post Office Rate: Prices paid when going to Post Office to purchase postage. Unless indicated, rates listed are discounted rates for online purchase available through Stamps.com.

In addition to postage for delivery, the USPS also offers a variety of special services such as Certified Mail®, USPS Tracking®, and insurance. Here is a summary of these special services:
USPS Special Service (effective Sunday, July 14, 2024)
Postage Rates
Certificate of Mailing
$2.00
Certified Mail
$4.85
Electronic USPS Tracking:
Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, Parcel Select Ground, First Class Package Service & Media Mail
FREE
Registered Mailing
$18.60 and up
Restricted Delivery
$12.75
Return Receipt (Electronic)
$2.62
Signature Confirmation
$3.50
Adult Signature Confirmation
$9.35
Package Intercept
$17.50

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