Postage Rates – July 2026
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USPS Postal Rates
The USPS has announced new postal rate changes effective July 12, 2026, and while postage increases aren’t anyone’s favorite news, Presort, Inc. is here to help you roll with the changes and maybe even come out ahead.
What’s Changing?
Here’s the short version:
- First-Class Mail: Stamped letters move to $0.82 per ounce, metered letters to $0.78, and postcards to $0.65. Commercial automation rates start at $0.621 per piece.
- Marketing Mail: Commercial carrier route saturation starts at $0.255 per piece, with automation 5-digit rates at $0.395. Nonprofit rates remain deeply discounted, starting as low as $0.160.
- Entry discounts and USPS promotional programs are shifting too, so planning ahead is key.
How We’ve Got Your Back
You don’t have to tackle this alone—we’re here to guide you through it with smart strategies and hands-on support:
- 🔍 Rate Check & Format Review – We’ll dig into your mail plan to uncover savings.
- 🧠 Campaign Strategy Support – From optimizing entry points to leveraging USPS promos, we’ve got ideas.
- 📚 Helpful Resources – Check out our latest blog posts for deeper insights and practical tips.
No Panic—Just Planning
Rate increases are part of the mailing world, but they don’t have to derail your goals. With a few adjustments, we can keep your campaigns running smoothly and cost-effectively.
Have questions? Want to brainstorm some options?
Reach out to your Presort, Inc. representative—we’re ready to help you make the most of this change.
To learn more specifics about increased rates please visit https://pe.usps.com/PriceChange.
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Postage Metering Services
One of the best ways to simplify your daily operations and significantly reduce your costs is to take advantage of Presort Inc.’s postage metering services. You’re able to experience these benefits through:
- Automated processes that increase productivity
- Reduced handling needs for direct mail pieces
- Removed need for post office visits
Cost-Effective Direct Mail Support
Don’t let increased postal rates hold you back. Work with the experts at Presort Inc. to develop a direct mail campaign strategy that delivers more sales with reduced costs.
Make Presort Inc. Your Direct Mail Campaign Partner
Direct mail is an important marketing strategy for small and medium businesses, nonprofit groups, and government agencies. Never before have physical mail and digital media been more effective in delivering a message, targeting a specific audience, and providing granular data about your campaign’s success.
Presort Inc. is an essential resource in your next direct mail campaign. We simplify your mailing solutions into a seamless process rather than having your hands tied with design, postage, and production costs. In addition to creating mailers, you also have to plan for warehousing, presorting, and a wide range of other services. With this in mind, you are probably not thinking about new postage rates.
While shipping and postage rates may increase, this doesn’t mean your marketing efforts should suffer. Instead of resorting back to the drawing board to develop a new outreach strategy, let our experts keep your creative vision alive. Presort Inc. operates closely with the USPS, so we understand the complexities of the mailing industry. With us by your side, expect a perfectly executed outreach strategy despite dealing with increased USPS mail expenses.
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Presort Inc. uses the most advanced printing technology to fulfill orders of any size quickly. We can handle all your high-quality printing needs, from business catalogs to restaurant menus.