The USPS is implementing a postage rate increase effective July 12, 2026.

Key Changes for First-Class Mail

• First-Class Mail Forever stamp (1 oz letter): 78¢ → 82¢ (+4¢, ~5.1% increase)
• Metered 1 oz letters: 74¢ → 78¢ (+4¢)
• Domestic postcards: 61¢ → 65¢ (+4¢)
• International postcards and letters (1 oz): $1.70 → $1.75 (+5¢)

The additional ounce price for single-piece letters stays at 29¢.

Overall Increase

This represents an average ~4.8% increase across mailing services (First-Class Mail, Marketing Mail, Periodicals, etc.). Increases vary by category:

• Commercial First-Class Mail: ~4.7–5.2%
• Marketing Mail: ~5–6% for many commercial categories

USPS cites ongoing financial pressures, inflation, and the need to cover rising costs while maintaining service. This follows a pattern of semi-annual adjustments, though no increase occurred in January 2026

DMR is committed to helping customers optimize all available postage discounts for their mailings.