How Presort Mail Offsets the July 2026 Rate Hike
USPS rates rise July 12, 2026. Learn how presort mail, list hygiene, and automation discounts can offset the increase and protect your mailing budget.
How Presort Mail Helps Offset the July 2026 USPS Rate Increase The USPS has proposed a rate increase effective July 13, 2026, pending approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. If approved, the EDDM Retail rate would rise from $0.247 to $0.272 per piece — a 10.1% increase. Marketing Mail automation rates and First-Class presort rates are also expected to increase. For businesses that mail regularly, this is a meaningful cost increase. But presort mail — combined with list hygiene, commingling, and smart format choices — can offset much or all of the impact. This guide explains how. What the July 2026 Rate Increase Means in Dollar Terms Let's put the proposed increases in concrete terms for a typical Delmarva business: EDDM Retail: $0.247 → $0.272 per piece. On a 5,000-piece monthly mailing, that's an increase of $125/month, or $1,500/year. Marketing Mail automation (letters): Expected to increase approximately 5–7% from current rates. On a 10,000-piece monthly mailing at $0.185/piece, a 6% increase adds roughly $111/month, or $1,332/year. First-Class presort: Expected to increase approximately 4–5% from current automation rates. On a 2,000-piece monthly invoice mailing at $0.735/piece, a 4.5% increase adds roughly $66/month, or $792/year. These are real costs — but they're also manageable with the right strategies. Here's how presort mail and related services can help. Strategy 1: Maximize Presort Depth The most direct way to offset a rate increase is to ensure you're alre
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