The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced a new round of price increases set to take effect on July 13, 2025, pending regulatory approval. The most noticeable change: the cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp will rise from 73 cents to 78 cents.
The 7.4% price hike impacts a wide range of mailing services, as USPS seeks long-term financial stability under its Delivering for America 10-year plan.
Full List of USPS Price Changes – July 2025
Here’s what will change if the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approves the proposal:
| Mail Type | Current Price | New Price (July 13) |
|---|---|---|
| First-Class Mail (1 oz) | $0.73 | $0.78 |
| Metered Mail (1 oz) | $0.69 | $0.74 |
| Domestic Postcards | $0.56 | $0.62 |
| International Postcards | $1.65 | $1.70 |
| International Letters (1 oz) | $1.65 | $1.70 |
| Additional Ounce (Letters) | $0.28 | $0.29 |
In a bright spot for customers, USPS plans to cut postal insurance rates by 12% when mailing insured items.
Why USPS Is Raising Prices Again
The Postal Service says the rate increases are needed to:
- Offset operating costs
- Modernize infrastructure
- Strengthen reliability and security across its 169 million delivery points
The USPS emphasized that its postage remains among the most affordable in the world, even with the upcoming hikes.
Changes to Marketing and Package Services Coming Too
In response to a PRC directive, USPS is also filing two sets of prices for Marketing Mail and Package Services to prepare for future product restructuring. While only one set will take effect in July, both address a pending proposal to eliminate Bound Printed Matter and expand Marketing Mail.
More details will be released ahead of the July 13 implementation date.
Where to Get Stamps and Mailing Products
Customers can buy stamps and mailing supplies:
- Online at usps.com/shopstamps
- By calling 844-737-7826
- By mail through USA Philatelic
- At local Post Office locations nationwide
- Through the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon
Final Thoughts
With inflation and operational costs rising, the Postal Service is betting on modest price hikes to keep mail flowing to every address in America. But for everyday consumers, it’s another reminder to stock up on Forever Stamps before July 13, 2025.
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