New USPS postal rates take effect January 27, 2019.
On average, most classes of commercial mail will increase 2.5%.
2019 Postal Rate Highlights
The 2019 rate change includes a five-cent increase in the price of a First Class Mail stamp, from 50 cents to 55. Postcard stamps will remain the same at 35 cents while metered single-piece letters will increase by three cents (or 6.4%).
First Class Mail automated commercial letter rates will go up roughly 1.0% depending on the presort level. Marketing Mail automated letter rates are scheduled to increase roughly 2.0%, also depending on the presort level.
Key First Class Mail Single Piece Prices:
Product | Current Price | New Price | Percent Changed |
Stamp Price 1 0z. | 0.50 | 0.55 | 10.0% |
Single Piece Additional Ounce | 0.21 | 0.15 | -28.6% |
Meter Price 1 Oz. | 0.47 | 0.50 | 6.4% |
Single-Piece Flats 1 Oz. | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.0% |
Single-Piece Cards | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.0% |
Key First-Class Mail Bulk Prices:
Product | Current Price | New Price | Percent Changed |
Mixed AADC Automation Letters | 0.424 | 0.428 | 0.9% |
AADC Automation Letters | 0.408 | 0.412 | 1.0% |
5-Digit Automation Letters | 0.378 | 0.383 | 1.3% |
Mixed ADC Automation Flats | 0.705 | .727 | 3.12% |
3-Digit Automation Flats | 0.593 | 0.605 | 2.02% |
5-Digit Automation Flats | 0.474 | 0.486 | 2.53% |
USPS Marketing Mail
Product | Percent Change |
Letters | 2.4% |
Flats | 2.6% |
For a complete guide to 2019 USPS postal regulations and guidelines, download our free 2019 USPS Rate Guide.
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