Welcome to the USPS® postage rates resource hub
Throughout the year, the United States Postal Service (USPS®) files its mailing and shipping rate changes to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). These changes affect everything from First-Class stamps, to metered mail, package, and special mailing services. Our Postage Rate Hub captures current USPS® postal rates and price adjustments to help you keep up with current postage prices.
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Current USPS® Postage Rates
The new USPS® postage rates are in effect as of January 19, 2025. The new pricing affects competitive shipping products, including Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express®, and Ground Advantage® as well as Parcel Select® for enterprise-level shippers. At this point, there are no increases to First-Class Mail®, Marketing Mail® or Certified Mail®. See a list of current prices on key postal services below.
January 2025 Postal Rate Changes
The U.S. Postal Service's new postage rates have been approved, leading to several price increases to shipping services. The good news is: no price changes to mailing services this season. USPS, FedEx and UPS shipping rates and surcharges were updated for 2025. You can get more on that here!
Stamps
- Stamp Price: 73¢
- Discounted Meter Price: 69¢
Metered Rate
- Meter Price: 69¢
Certified Mail® with Return Receipt remains the same
- Certified Mail fee: from $4.35 to $4.85
- Return Receipt (hard copy) cost: from $3.55 to $4.10
- Return Receipt (electronic) cost: from $2.20 to $2.62
Presort prices
- Presort pricing : $0.545 (5- Digit Automation Letter - 1 oz.)
- Presort postcards: $0.560 (Postcard Machinable Presorted)
Here are the average price increases on key shipping products
- Parcel Select: +9.2%
- Ground Advantage: +3.9%
- Priority Mail: +3.2%
- Priority Mail Express: +3.2%
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What are USPS® current postage rates? (as of January 2025)
2025 First-Class Mail® postage rates
| Product | Stamped | Metered | Savings per letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letters - up to 1 oz. | $0.73 | $0.69 | $0.04 |
| Letters - Additional ounces | $0.28 | $0.28 | |
| Large Envelope (Flat) - 1 oz. | $1.50 | ||
| Domestic postcards | $0.56 |
If your company still uses stamps to send business mail or purchases postage directly from the post office, you can save 4 cents on every letter by using a postage meter. That's a 5% discount on your mailing budget! PLUS you'll get other discounts and benefits just by using a meter.
Using a meter offers so many benefits:
- Get automatic rate updates so you always have access to the most current postal rates
- Eliminate the risk of overpaying or underpaying for postage
- Save money with commercial-base pricing
Now is the perfect time to explore how you can offset the price hikes from these rate increases with a postage meter or mailing system. Make sure your business saves 5% on every First-Class letter.
Check out our Postage Meter Buyer's Guide or reach out to a mail expert with any questions.
For a more comprehensive list of postage rates of USPS® mail classes and services, download our handy 2025 Postage Rate Guide.
USPS Ground Advantage: What package service has it replaced?
As a part of last year's postal rate changes, the USPS introduced a new package service called Ground Advantage. USPS Ground Advantage is an affordable and reliable way to ground ship packages up to 70 lbs.
USPS Ground Advantage Features
• Packages delivered in 2-5 business days across the continental United States.
• Free package pickup service at home or in-office.
• Commercial and retail prices available.
• Free packaging Business customers can use USPS Ground Advantage return service as a convenient option for customers who need to send items back.
• $100 insurance included on USPS Ground Advantage and USPS Ground Advantage Return packages. Customers can purchase up to $5,000 in additional coverage.
This service replaces USPS Retail Ground, USPS Parcel Select Ground, and USPS First-Class Package Service, First class package return, and ground returns. This is the primary option for sending hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that can’t go by air.
USPS Ground Advantage (formerly First-Class Package Service)
| Size | Post Office | Quadient Rate | Savings with Quadient |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 4 oz. | $5.25 | $3.91 | $1.34 |
| 5 - 8 oz. | $6.00 | $4.33 | $1.67 |
| 9 - 12 oz. | $6.75 | $5.00 | $1.75 |
| 13 - 15.99 oz. | $8.35 | $6.33 | $2.02 |
Certified Mail®
When sending Certified Mail, you can reduce the impact on your business by using an online solution like ConnectSuite e-Certify. With e-Certify, you will use an electronic Return Receipt and save $1.48 on every Certified Mail® piece. You'll not only save 17% on the cost of Certified Mail, but you'll also save valuable time and resources.
Breaking it down, it will cost $9.68 to send a First-Class Letter as Certified Mail with a hard copy Return Receipt:
- $0.73 for the Postage
- $4.85 for Certified Mail fee
- $4.10 for Return Receipt Hard Copy
| Product | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Certified Mail Fee | $4.85 |
| Return Receipt - Hard Copy | $4.10 |
| Return Receipt - Electronic | $2.62 |
Priority Mail® Flat Rate
Estimated delivery time: 1 – 3 business days. Priority Mail services is a great choice when you need to send small, heavy items weighing up to 70 lbs.
During the seasonal competitive pricing increases, one of the best ways to help your business save is rate shopping. You can rate shop, compare pricing and get discounts all year long with shipping software. In fact, as of January 2025 you can save 48% on Priority Mail costs!
Discounts apply to customers who have Quadient meters and appropriate shipping software such as Neoship or S.M.A.R.T Essential.
| Size | Post Office | Quadient | Savings with Quadient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Flat Rate Envelope | $9.85 | $8.50 | $1.35 |
| Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $10.15 | $8.80 | $1.35 |
| Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $10.60 | $9.30 | $1.30 |
| Small Flat Rate Boxes | $10.40 | $9.05 | $1.35 |
| Medium Flat Rate Boxes | $18.40 | $16.00 | $2.40 |
| Large Flat Rate Boxes | $24.75 | $21.85 | $2.90 |
| APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat Rate Boxes | $23.00 | $20.15 | $2.85 |
Priority Mail Express® Flat Mail Rate
Estimated delivery time: Overnight. Available 365 days a year. Use this service when you need something delivered fast
| Size | Post Office | Quadient | Savings with Quadient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate Envelope | $31.40 | $27.20 | $4.20 |
| Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $31.65 | $27.50 | $4.15 |
| Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $32.25 | $27.70 | $4.55 |
The complete USPS filings with the updated prices are available on the USPS Postal Explorer website. If you want to keep up with any updates regarding the rate change event, you can check out our Mailing and Shipping Blog. To receive alerts and keep up with updates regarding USPS postage rate changes, increases, mailing tips and trends subscribe to our Quadient Connections newsletter.
For a more comprehensive list of postage rates of USPS mail classes and services, download our handy 2025 Postage Rate Guide.
IMI compliance alert
Make sure your postage meter is IMI compliant and meets all of the new USPS requirements!
Is your postage meter IMI compliant?
Don’t delay if you are using soon-to-be outdated IBI indicia technology. To become Intelligent Mail Indicia (IMI) compliant, you will need to acquire a postage meter that is able to send and receive data from USPS®. This change will also ensure your company’s mail system will be able to receive automatic updates such as rate changes. All Quadient iX-Series postage meters and mailing systems are IMI compliant and approved by the USPS.
There is no need to wait. IMI technology can help you be more efficient and help take the guesswork out of postage. Read more about decertification in our blog.
Learn more about the benefits of Intelligent Mail Indicia (IMI) with our infographic. We're here to help reach out to a mail expert with any questions.
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