July 2026 USPS Postage Rate Changes

USPS postage rates increased on July 12, 2026 per Notice 123. This page provides the complete 2025 vs. 2026 rate comparison for all mail classes, including First-Class Mail, Marketing Mail, EDDM, and nonprofit rates.

Key Rate Changes Effective July 12, 2026

• First-Class retail stamp: $0.78 → $0.82 (+$0.04, +5.1%)
• First-Class metered letter: $0.74 → $0.78 per piece
• First-Class postcard (retail): $0.61 → $0.65
• EDDM Retail: $0.247 → $0.260 per piece (+5.3%)
• Marketing Mail 5-Digit Automation letter: $0.372 → $0.395 per piece
• Nonprofit 5-Digit Automation letter: $0.178 → $0.185 per piece

How to Reduce the Impact of the 2026 Rate Increase

Mail Movers helps Delmarva businesses minimize postage costs through presort automation discounts, EDDM campaigns, NCOALink list cleaning, and Marketing Mail class upgrades. Download our free July 2026 Rate Sheet PDF for the complete rate tables.

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