Stamps.com Automatically Updated with New 2020 USPS Rates
May 4th, 2023
The new 2020 USPS postage rates are now in effect and Stamps.com software is automatically updated with the new USPS pricing. No action is required for Stamps.com customers, so you can focus on mailing and shipping uninterrupted.
Below you can see a summary of the new rates, along with a comparison of last year’s rates. For more information about USPS, rates check out our 2020 USPS Rate Increase Guide.
First Class Mail Letters
2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates
| Mailpiece Weight | 2020 | 2019 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letters – 1 oz. | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.00 |
| Letters – Additional Ounces | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.00 |
| Metered Mail Letters (Stamps.com Rate) – 1 oz. | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.00 |
| Metered Mail Letters (Stamps.com Rate) – Additional Ounces | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.00 |
| Flat/Large Envelope – 1 oz. | $1.00 | $1.00 | $0.00 |
| Flat/Large Envelope – Additional Ounces | $0.20 | $0.15 | $0.05 |
| Postcards | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.00 |
| International Letters – 1 oz. (County Groups 1-9) | $1.15 | $1.15 | $0.00 |
| International Postcard (County Groups 1-9) | $1.15 | $1.15 | $0.00 |
Priority Mail Express (Commercial Base Pricing)
INCREASE PER PACKAGE – 2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates
| Weight (lbs.) | Zones 1/2 | Zone 3 | Zone 4 | Zone 5 | Zone 6 | Zone 7 | Zone 8 | Zone 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | $0.07 | $0.57 | $0.56 | $0.79 | $0.87 | $0.95 | $1.37 | $2.28 |
| 1 | $0.26 | $1.43 | $-1.21 | $-0.91 | $0.36 | $0.28 | $1.53 | $2.50 |
| 2 | $0.47 | $1.63 | $-0.40 | $0.94 | $2.51 | $2.48 | $3.44 | $5.18 |
| 3 | $0.67 | $2.30 | $-0.96 | $0.42 | $2.18 | $2.04 | $3.10 | $4.75 |
| 4 | $0.88 | $2.35 | $0.08 | $-0.16 | $2.15 | $1.84 | $2.79 | $4.40 |
| 5 | $0.09 | $0.76 | $0.99 | $1.49 | $1.64 | $1.79 | $2.56 | $4.18 |
Priority Mail Express Flat (Commercial Base Pricing)
2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates
| Mailpiece | 2020 | 2019 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate Envelope | $22.75 | $22.68 | $0.07 |
| Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $22.95 | $22.80 | $0.15 |
| Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $23.25 | $23.18 | $0.07 |
Priority Mail – 2020 Rates (Commercial Base Pricing)
INCREASE PER PACKAGE – 2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates
| Weight (lbs.) | Zones 1 & 2 | Zone 3 | Zone 4 | Zone 5 | Zone 6 | Zone 7 | Zone 8 | Zone 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $1.49 |
| 2 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $2.28 |
| 3 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.28 | $0.35 | $0.39 | $0.46 | $3.09 |
| 4 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.30 | $0.41 | $0.47 | $0.53 | $3.72 |
| 5 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.31 | $0.47 | $0.54 | $0.61 | $4.33 |
Priority Mail Flat Rates (Commercial Base Pricing)
2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates
| Mailpiece | 2020 | 2019 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate Envelope | $7.15 | $6.95 | $0.20 |
| Legal Flat Rate Envelope | $7.45 | $7.25 | $0.20 |
| Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $7.75 | $7.55 | $0.20 |
| Small Flat Rate Box | $7.65 | $7.50 | $0.15 |
| Medium Flat Rate Box | $13.20 | $12.80 | $0.40 |
| Large Flat Rate Box | $18.30 | $17.60 | $0.70 |
| APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Box | $16.80 | $16.10 | $0.70 |
Priority Mail Regional Rate Boxes (Commercial Base Pricing)
INCREASE PER PACKAGE – 2020 rates vs. 2019 rates
| Box Type | Zones 1 & 2 | Zone 3 | Zone 4 | Zone 5 | Zone 6 | Zone 7 | Zone 8 | Zone 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | $0.03 | $0.07 | $0.09 | $0.16 | $0.42 | $0.58 | $0.90 | $3.05 |
| B | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.88 | $0.57 | $0.74 | $0.86 | $4.65 |
First Class Package Service (Commercial Base Pricing)
INCREASE PER PACKAGE – 2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates
| Mailpiece Weight | Zones 1 & 2 | Zone 3 | Zone 4 | Zone 5 | Zone 6 | Zone 7 | Zone 8 | Zone 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ounce | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2 ounces | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 3 ounces | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 4 ounces | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 5 ounces | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 6 ounces | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 7 ounces | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 8 ounces | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 9 ounces | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 10 ounces | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 11 ounces | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 12 ounces | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 13 ounces | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| 14 ounces | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| 15 ounces | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| 15.999 ounces | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
Parcel Select Ground (Commercial Base Pricing)
INCREASE PER PACKAGE – 2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates
| Weight (lbs.) |
Zones 1 & 2 | Zone 3 | Zone 4 | Zone 5 | Zone 6 | Zone 7 | Zone 8 | Zone 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| 2 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.26 | $0.29 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.33 |
| 3 | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.28 | $0.35 | $0.39 | $0.46 | $0.46 |
| 4 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.26 | $0.30 | $0.41 | $0.47 | $0.53 | $0.53 |
| 5 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.31 | $0.47 | $0.54 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
| 6 | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.28 | $0.41 | $0.54 | $0.62 | $0.71 | $0.71 |
| 7 | $0.24 | $0.28 | $0.28 | $0.46 | $0.60 | $0.70 | $0.80 | $0.80 |
| 8 | $0.25 | $0.30 | $0.33 | $0.51 | $0.65 | $0.78 | $0.90 | $0.90 |
| 9 | $0.27 | $0.31 | $0.35 | $0.54 | $0.71 | $0.84 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| 10 | $0.38 | $0.43 | $0.47 | $0.79 | $1.03 | $1.24 | $1.46 | $1.46 |
Media Mail
2020 Rates vs. 2019 Rates
| Weight (lbs.) |
2020 | 2019 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.80 | $2.75 | $0.05 |
| 2 | $3.33 | $3.27 | $0.06 |
| 3 | $3.86 | $3.79 | $0.07 |
| 4 | $4.39 | $4.31 | $0.08 |
| 5 | $4.92 | $4.83 | $0.09 |
| 6 | $5.45 | $5.35 | $0.10 |
| 7 | $5.98 | $5.87 | $0.11 |
| 8 | $6.52 | $6.39 | $0.13 |
| 9 | $7.06 | $6.91 | $0.15 |
| 10 | $7.60 | $7.43 | $0.17 |
Categories: Postage Rate Increase