USPS has announced increased postage rates that will take effect from October 6, 2024, to January 19, 2025. This price hike coincides with the upcoming holiday shopping season, which typically sees a surge in shipping demand.
Price Changes
Lighter Packages of between 1 and 10 pounds will have a price increase of between $0.40 to $1 while heavier packages of between 11 and 70 pounds will have a price increase of between $1 to $5 depending on the zone.
For USPS Ground Advantage-Retail, the price increases in Zone 1 are as follows;
| Weight | Old Price (Zone 1) | New Price (Zone 1) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | $8.00 | $8.40 | +$0.40 |
| 2 lbs | $8.95 | $9.35 | +$0.40 |
| 3 lbs | $9.35 | $9.75 | +$0.40 |
| 4 lbs | $10.10 | $10.65 | +$0.55 |
| 5 lbs | $10.75 | $11.30 | +$0.55 |
| 6 lbs | $11.20 | $11.75 | +$0.55 |
| 7 lbs | $11.70 | $12.25 | +$0.55 |
| 8 lbs | $12.20 | $12.75 | +$0.55 |
| 9 lbs | $12.65 | $13.20 | +$0.55 |
| 10 lbs | $13.40 | $13.95 | +$0.55 |
| 11 lbs | $14.05 | $15.00 | +$0.95 |
| 12 lbs | $14.65 | $15.60 | +$0.95 |
| 13 lbs | $15.30 | $16.25 | +$0.95 |
| 14 lbs | $15.95 | $16.90 | +$0.95 |
| 15 lbs | $16.55 | $17.50 | +$0.95 |
| 16 lbs | $17.20 | $18.15 | +$0.95 |
| 17 lbs | $17.85 | $18.80 | +$0.95 |
| 18 lbs | $18.45 | $19.40 | +$0.95 |
| 19 lbs | $18.85 | $19.80 | +$0.95 |
| 20 lbs | $19.20 | $19.80 | +$1.00 |
The price increases across most weights and zones are relatively small ($1) but become more substantial as package weight and distance increase.
If you plan to ship many items during the holiday season, consider the new prices in your budget.
For detailed price increases, read USPS 2024 price changes.
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