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USPS to Implement New First-Class Mail Standards in 2025

The changes, aimed at saving $36 billion over a decade, will adjust delivery times for some mail while maintaining most current service levels.

Close up of sign of United States Postal Service in Key West, Florida, taken on March 20, 2011.
A United States Postal Service (USPS) collection box is pictured in Washington, U.S., December 18, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Overview

  • USPS will modify First-Class Mail standards in 2025, with changes rolling out in phases beginning April 1 and July 1.
  • The adjustments will affect delivery times for 25% of First-Class Mail: 14% will be faster, while 11% will see slight delays, though all deliveries remain within the 1-5 day standard.
  • A new five-digit regional ZIP code add-on will replace the current three-digit system to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • The modifications are part of USPS's 'Delivering for America' 10-year plan, which aims to modernize operations and address financial losses exceeding $100 billion since 2007.
  • The changes are projected to save $36 billion over the next decade through cost reductions in transportation, processing, and real estate.