January 2026 USPS® Postage Rate Increase
|
December 2, 2025
|
The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new prices for its Shipping Services for 2026.
If approved, these new prices will go into effect on January 18, 2026, resulting in an average increase of 6.6% for Priority Mail, a 5.1% increase for Priority Mail Express, a 7.8% increase for USPS Ground Advantage, and a 6.0% increase for Parcel Select.
The proposed Shipping Services (commercial) price changes include:
Priority Mail® Flat Rate
| Product | Current Price | Planned Price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Flat Rate Envelope | $9.70 | $10.30 | 6.2% |
| Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $10.20 | $10.80 | 5.9% |
| Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $10.50 | $11.10 | 5.7% |
| Small Flat Rate Boxes | $10.60 | $11.20 | 5.7% |
| Medium Flat Rate Boxes | $18.50 | $19.60 | 5.9% |
| Large Flat Rate Boxes | $27.10 | $28.70 | 5.9% |
| APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat Rate Boxes | $25.85 | $27.40 | 6.0% |
Priority Mail Express® Flat Rate
| Product | Current Price | Planned Price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate Envelope | $27.20 | $28.80 | 5.9% |
| Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $27.50 | $29.10 | 5.8% |
| Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $27.70 | $29.35 | 6.0% |
USPS Ground Advantage (Pricing shown for Zone 1)
| Size | Current Price | Planned Price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 4 oz. | $4.20 | $5.09 | 21% |
| 5 - 8 oz. | $4.65 | $5.58 | 20% |
| 9 - 12 oz. | $5.38 | $5.70 | 5.9% |
| 13 oz. | $6.07 | $6.42 | 5.8% |
Parcel Select - 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz
| Current Price | Planned Price | Increase | |
| Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) | $5.30 | $5.60 | 5.7% |
| Destination Hub (Dhub) | $5.79 | $6.15 | 6.2% |
| Destination Sectional Center Facility (DSCF) | $5.79 | $6.15 | 6.2% |
Please note that these changes are still pending approval. We will continue to monitor all developments and provide you with the latest news. Stay updated on the latest mailing, shipping, and postage rate news by subscribing to our newsletter mailing list.
For more details, you can find the complete USPS price filings with the new proposed prices for all products here.
- Did You Know? (50)
- Mailing (148)
- News You Can Use (70)
- Opinion (3)
- Rate Change (57)
- Shipping (84)
- USPS (40)