2025 USPS Rates: First-Class, Priority, Certified & Bulk Mail Rates
Navigating USPS® Postage Rates and Mailing Costs in 2025 Without the Guesswork!
Postage rates aren’t just numbers. They’re a cost center that can affect your margins and bottom line. Whether you’re sending invoices, marketing mail, flats, envelopes or parcels, every cent counts. If you’re still paying retail rates, you may be missing out on discounts and leaving money on the table.
This page breaks down the latest USPS rates so you can find savings and keep more cash in your business and less at the Post Office.
Key updates:
Price of stamps increased by 7.4% to $0.78
First-Class Metered mail rate is now $0.74
Certified Mail fee and Return Receipt costs both increased this year
Peak shipping season for the Postal Service starts Oct. 5, 2025
2025 USPS® Postal Mail Rates: What You’ll Pay (and How to Pay Less)
Everything your business needs to understand postal rate changes like a pro!
USPS® First-Class Mail
Retail rates at the Post Office add up fast! Use First-Class Mail® for customer communications that need to be delivered in 1-5 business days.
Mail Class | Post Office Rate | Quadient Rate | Savings |
| Letters - up to 1 oz. | $0.78 | $0.74 | 5.1% |
| Letters - up to 2 oz. | $1.07 | $1.03 | 3.7% |
| Letters - up to 3 oz. | $1.36 | $1.32 | 2.9% |
| Letters - up to 3.5 oz. | $1.65 | $1.61 | 2.4% |
| Postcards (3.5" H x 5" L)* | $0.61 | - | - |
| Large Envelope (Flats up to 1 oz.) | $1.63 | - | - |
| Large Envelope (Flats 2-13 oz.) | $1.63 | - | - |
Pro Tip: Postcards sent via First-Class Mail® do not receive a metered discount. Want lower postcard rates? Use USPS Marketing Mail or Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) for bulk postcard mailings.
Certified Mail® with Return Receipt
Use Certified Mail for your most important mailings and prove they got there! Add options like Electronic Return Receipt for extra documentation and peace of mind.
Service | Price |
| Certified Mail® Fee | $5.30 |
| Return Receipt (Hard Copy) | $4.40 |
| Return Receipt (Electronic) | $2.82 |
| Restricted Delivery | $13.70 |
| Adult Signature Required | $13.70 |
| Adult Signature Restricted Delivery | $13.70 |
Pro Tip: You can create digital workflow and save 36% on Certified Mail with Electronic Return Receipt using an online solution like Quadient’s e-Certify.
Save Big with USPS Bulk Mail Rates
Move non-First Class mail to Marketing Mail and pay as little as $0.22 per piece for high-volume advertising and promotional mailings. Perfect for saturating ZIP codes and reaching entire carrier routes.
Sample Rates for Carrier Route Mailings (3.5 oz or less)
| Entry point | Saturation | High Density | 5-Digit | AADC |
| Post office | $0.24 | $0.36 | $0.37 | $0.40 |
| DSCF Postal Facility | $0.22 | $0.34 | $0.35 | - |
Pro Tip: Businesses love Marketing Mail because it’s a no-brainer way to access lower rates. There are also options for deeper discounts and extra incentives available.