On January 24th, 2021, the United States Post Office will have a change in price for their services. These price changes will affect Postcard and First-Class Mail Metered letters. This also includes Flat-Rate package/Letter Services and Media Mail. Letters weighing no more than 1oz for First-Class Mail (Forever Stamps) will not change, but each additional ounce will have an increase. First-Class Flats/Large Envelopes weighing no more than 1oz will also not increase. Below is a chart detailing the price change for each class of mail and the amount increased.
First-Class Mail 2020 Rates vs. 2021 Rates
| Fist-Class Single-Piece Price | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
| Letters 1oz. (Forever Stamps) | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.00 |
| Metered Mail Letters 1oz. | $0.50 | $0.51 | +$0.01 |
| Letters Additional Ounce | $0.15 | $0.20 | +$0.05 |
| Flats/Large Envelopes 1oz. | $1.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 |
| Flats/Large Envelopes Additional Ounce | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.00 |
| Single-Piece Cards (Postcards) | $0.35 | $0.36 | +$0.01 |
Package Services 2020 vs. 2021 Rates
| Packages | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
| Small Flat-Rate Box | $8.30 | $8.45 | +$0.15 |
| Medium Flat-Rate Box | $15.05 | $15.50 | +$0.45 |
| Large Flate-Rate Box | $21.10 | $21.90 | +$0.80 |
| APO/FPO Large Flat-Rate Box | $19.60 | $20.40 | +$0.80 |
| Regular Flat-Rate Envelope | $7.75 | $7.95 | +$0.20 |
| Legal Flat-Rate Envelope | $8.05 | $8.25 | +$0.20 |
| Padded Flat-Rate Envelope | $8.40 | $8.55 | +$0.15 |
| Media Mail | $2.80 | $2.89 | +$0.09 |
The USPS remains low cost and efficient with these new price changes. They offer many benefits to customers like no fuel surcharges, delivery to every U.S. address, free Saturday delivery, free scheduled pickups, free shipping supplies and more. You can find more information about the price changes by visiting the USPS site here, or by contacting us.