(The 2019 USPS postage rates take effect on January 27, 2019.)
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Summary of the 2019 USPS Domestic Postage Rate Increase
Domestic Mailing:
- The First Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) rate for postage purchased at the Post Office will increase by five cents to $0.55 from $0.50.
- Each additional ounce for a First Class Mail letter will cost $0.15 (a decrease from $0.21).
- “Metered Mail” rates for First Class Mail Letters (1 oz.), which includes online postage providers and postage meters, will increase three cents to $0.50 from $0.47. Each additional ounce will cost $0.15.
- The five cent “Metered Mail” rate discount for a First Class Mail letter (1 oz.) compared to the Post Office rate represents a savings of 9%.
- First Class Mail Flats/Large Envelopes (1 oz.) rates will not increase and will remain at $1.00. Each additional ounce will cost $0.15.
Domestic Shipping:
- Priority Mail Express will see an overall rate increase of 3.9% in 2019. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $22.68 (previously $21.98).
- Priority Mail will see an average rate increase of 5.9% in 2019. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $6.95 (previously $6.55).
- First Class Package Service will see an average rate increase of 11.9% in 2019. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $2.66.
- First Class Package Service will move to zone‑based pricing in 2019.
- Parcel Select Ground will see an average rate decrease of 1.3% in 2019. Commercial Base (online postage) rates will start at $6.85 (previously $6.55).
- Media Mail rates will increase by 2.9% in 2019. Rates will start at $2.75 (previously $2.66).
2019 USPS Domestic Postage Rates VS 2018 USPS Domestic Postage Rates
| Post Office/Retail Rates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Letters | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates |
| First-Class Mail letter (1 oz.) | $0.55 | $0.50 |
| First-Class Mail letter – each additional ounce | $0.15 | $0.21 |
| First-Class Mail Flat/Large Envelope (1 oz.) | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| First-Class Mail Flat/Large Envelope – each additional ounce | $0.15 | $0.21 |
| Postcard | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| Post Office/Retail Rates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate Envelopes | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates |
| Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope | $25.50 | $24.70 |
| Priority Mail Express Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $26.20 | $25.40 |
| Priority Mail Express Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $25.70 | $24.90 |
| Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope | $7.35 | $6.70 |
| Priority Mail Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $8.00 | $7.25 |
| Priority Mail Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $7.65 | $7.00 |
| Post Office/Retail Rates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Packages | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates |
| Priority Mail Express (0.5 lb.) | $25.50 and up | $24.70 and up |
| Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Box | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Priority Mail (1 lb.) | $7.35 and up | $6.70 and up |
| Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box | $7.90 | $7.20 |
| Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box | $14.35 | $13.65 |
| Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box | $19.95 | $18.90 |
| Priority Mail APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat Rate Box | $18.45 | $17.40 |
| Priority Mail Regional Rate Box A | $9.95 and up | $9.35 and up |
| Priority Mail Regional Rate Box B | $10.35 and up | $9.66 and up |
| Priority Mail Regional Rate Box C | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| First Class® Package Service (1 oz.) | $3.66 and up | $3.50 |
| Parcel Select Ground® (1 lb.) | Not Available | Not Available |
| Media Mail (1 lb.) | $2.75 | $2.66 |
| Retail Ground® (formerly Standard Post®– 1 lb.) | $7.35 and up | $6.70 and up |
| Library Mail (1 lb.) | $2.61 | $2.53 |
| Post Office/Retail Rates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Special Services | 2019 Postage Rates | 2018 Postage Rates |
| Certified Mail™ | $3.50 | $3.45 |
| Certificate of Mailing | $1.45 | $1.40 |
| Registered Mail™ | $12.40 and up | $11.90 and up |
| USPS Tracking | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Restricted Delivery | $5.20 | $5.05 |
| Return Receipt – (mail) | $2.80 | $2.75 |
| Return Receipt – (electronic) | $1.60 | $1.50 |
| Return Receipt – (for Merchandise) | $4.30 | $4.20 |
| Signature Confirmation™ | $3.05 | $3.00 |
| Adult Signature – (Basic) | $6.40 | $6.10 |
| Adult Signature – (Person Specific) | $6.66 | $6.35 |
| Package Intercept | $14.10 | $13.45 |
Related Postage Rates
- USPS Domestic Shipping Rates
- USPS Envelope Rates
- USPS First Class Rates
- USPS Flat Rates
- USPS International Shipping Rates
- USPS Priority Flat Rates
- USPS Priority Mail Rates
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