Postage Rates Just Went Up

On July 13, the latest USPS postage rate increase for all classes of mail went into effect:

For businesses and organizations that rely on direct mail — including invoices, statements, customer communications, or marketing pieces — these small increases can quickly become a significant budget concern when mailing large volumes.

There are proven strategies to help reduce the impact of higher postage rates. Below are some cost-saving practices that organizations can explore to help manage mail-related expenses:

Postage costs can add up quickly, especially for daily office mail that doesn’t meet the volume required for USPS discounts. While switching from stamps to metered mail can save about $0.04 per piece, the cost of equipment may offset those savings. However, by consolidating mail from multiple businesses, you can reach the volume needed to unlock deeper discounts.

Even if your organization doesn’t send high volumes on its own, partnering with a mailing service provider can help. These providers combine mail from various clients to access bulk rates typically reserved for large-scale mailers—saving you money and letting you stay focused on your core business.

Mailpiece dimensions, weight, and formatting can also affect postage. Reviewing your mail design to ensure it meets USPS automation-friendly criteria can reduce per-piece costs. Small changes — such as adjusting paper weight or layout — may make a big difference over time.

Many businesses choose to work with third-party mail service providers – such as Andrew Associates – who specialize in navigating USPS rules, optimizing mail for cost savings, and managing production and delivery logistics. For over 40 years, we’ve been leveraging our relationships with USPS to handle millions of mailpieces annually — giving us access to preferential rates and processing efficiencies most individual businesses can’t achieve on their own.

Postage rates will likely continue to rise — but that doesn’t mean your mailing budget has to. By taking a closer look at your mailing strategy, leveraging available discounts, and optimizing how your mail is prepared and processed, it’s possible to control costs without sacrificing quality or timing.

If your organization sends out regular mailings and you’re concerned about rising expenses, now is a good time to evaluate your current approach and explore potential savings.

At Andrew Associates, we would be happy to discuss your mailing projects with you and provide recommendations for how you can maximize your budget when it comes to postage costs. To arrange an analysis with one of our postal experts, email info@andrewdm.com.