Complete pricing guide for USPS Marketing Mail letters and flats, including commercial and nonprofit rates. Compare entry points, automation discounts, and find the best rates for your mailing.
Letters from
$0.227
DSCF Saturation
Flats from
$0.241
DDU Saturation
Nonprofit from
$0.131
DDU Saturation Flats
Marketing Mail letter rates vary by weight, sortation level, and entry point. Deeper discounts are available for automation-compatible mail and closer entry points to the delivery destination.
Carrier Route & Automation
| Entry Point | Saturation | High Density Plus | High Density | 5-Digit | AADC | Mixed AADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0.244 | $0.275 | $0.365 | $0.372 | $0.407 | $0.433 |
| DSCF | $0.227 | $0.258 | $0.348 | $0.355 | $0.390 | - |
| DDU | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Rates effective September 11, 2025
Carrier Route: Saturation, High Density Plus, High Density
Automation: 5-Digit, AADC, Mixed AADC
Machinable
| Entry Point | AADC | Mixed AADC |
|---|---|---|
| None | $0.407 | $0.439 |
| DSCF | $0.390 | - |
| DDU | - | - |
Per Piece Price
| Entry Point | Saturation | High Density Plus | High Density | Basic | 5-Digit | 3-Digit | ADC | Mixed ADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0.290 | $0.351 | $0.418 | $0.501 | $0.869 | $1.046 | $1.110 | $1.220 |
| DSCF | $0.252 | $0.313 | $0.380 | $0.463 | $0.831 | $1.008 | $1.072 | - |
| DDU | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Carrier Route: Saturation, High Density Plus, High Density, Basic
For letters weighing more than 4 oz, pricing is calculated as: (Per Pound Price x Weight) + Per Piece Price
Plus per-piece price below
| Entry Point | Saturation | High Density Plus | High Density | Basic | 5-Digit | 3-Digit | ADC | Mixed ADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0.710 | $0.710 | $0.710 | $0.710 | $0.745 | $0.745 | $0.745 | $0.745 |
| DSCF | $0.398 | $0.398 | $0.398 | $0.398 | $0.433 | $0.433 | $0.433 | - |
| DDU | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Add to per-pound price above
| Entry Point | Saturation | High Density Plus | High Density | Basic | 5-Digit | 3-Digit | ADC | Mixed ADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0.165 | $0.227 | $0.293 | $0.376 | $0.723 | $0.900 | $0.964 | $1.074 |
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Marketing Mail flats (large envelopes, catalogs, magazines) have more options including EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) which allows mailing without addresses. DDU entry is available for flats with the deepest discounts.
Per Piece Price
| Entry Point | Saturation | EDDM | HD Plus | HD | Basic | 5-Digit Auto | 3-Digit Auto | ADC Auto | Mixed ADC Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0.290 | $0.291 | $0.351 | $0.418 | $0.501 | $0.770 | $0.986 | $1.101 | $1.185 |
| DSCF | $0.252 | $0.253 | $0.313 | $0.380 | $0.463 | $0.732 | $0.948 | $1.063 | - |
| DDU | $0.241 | $0.242 | $0.302 | $0.369 | $0.452 | - | - | - | - |
Rates effective September 11, 2025
Per Piece Price
| Entry Point | 5-Digit | 3-Digit | ADC | Mixed ADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0.869 | $1.046 | $1.110 | $1.220 |
| DSCF | $0.831 | $1.008 | $1.072 | - |
| DDU | - | - | - | - |
For flats weighing more than 4 oz, pricing is calculated as: (Per Pound Price x Weight) + Per Piece Price
| Entry Point | Saturation | EDDM | HD Plus | HD | Basic | 5-Digit | 3-Digit | ADC | Mixed ADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0.710 | $0.710 | $0.710 | $0.710 | $0.710 | $0.745 | $0.745 | $0.745 | $0.745 |
| DSCF | $0.398 | $0.398 | $0.398 | $0.398 | $0.398 | $0.433 | $0.433 | $0.433 | - |
| DDU | $0.307 | $0.307 | $0.307 | $0.307 | $0.307 | - | - | - | - |
Add to per-pound price
| Entry Point | Saturation | EDDM | HD Plus | HD | Basic | 5-Digit | 3-Digit | ADC | Mixed ADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0.165 | $0.166 | $0.227 | $0.293 | $0.376 | $0.624 | $0.840 | $0.955 | $1.039 |
| DSCF | $0.165 | $0.166 | $0.227 | $0.293 | $0.376 | $0.624 | $0.840 | $0.955 | - |
| DDU | $0.165 | $0.166 | $0.227 | $0.293 | $0.376 | - | - | - | - |
Flat mail has specific size and weight requirements. We ensure your mail qualifies for the best rates. Get a custom quote
Qualified nonprofit organizations can access significantly discounted rates - typically 30-55% less than commercial pricing. Authorization from USPS is required (PS Form 3624).
See how much nonprofits save compared to commercial rates
| Mail Class | Type | Commercial | Nonprofit | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturation Flats | Carrier Route | $0.290 | $0.180 | 38% off |
| EDDM Flats | Carrier Route | $0.291 | $0.181 | 38% off |
| High Density Plus | Carrier Route | $0.351 | $0.214 | 39% off |
| High Density | Carrier Route | $0.418 | $0.332 | 21% off |
| 5-Digit Auto | Automation | $0.770 | $0.503 | 35% off |
| 3-Digit Auto | Automation | $0.986 | $0.719 | 27% off |
Rates effective September 11, 2025
Per Piece Price
| Entry Point | Saturation | EDDM | HD Plus | HD | Basic | 5-Digit Auto | 3-Digit Auto | ADC Auto | Mixed ADC Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0.180 | $0.181 | $0.214 | $0.332 | $0.415 | $0.503 | $0.719 | $0.834 | $0.918 |
| DSCF | $0.142 | $0.143 | $0.176 | $0.294 | $0.377 | $0.465 | $0.681 | $0.796 | - |
| DDU | $0.131 | $0.132 | $0.165 | $0.283 | $0.366 | - | - | - | - |
Rates effective September 11, 2025
Per Piece Price
| Entry Point | 5-Digit | 3-Digit | ADC | Mixed ADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0.602 | $0.779 | $0.843 | $0.953 |
| DSCF | $0.564 | $0.741 | $0.805 | - |
| DDU | - | - | - | - |
| Entry Point | Saturation | EDDM | HD Plus | HD | Basic | 5-Digit | 3-Digit | ADC | Mixed ADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0.680 | $0.680 | $0.680 | $0.680 | $0.680 | $0.690 | $0.690 | $0.690 | $0.690 |
| DSCF | $0.368 | $0.368 | $0.368 | $0.368 | $0.368 | $0.378 | $0.378 | $0.378 | - |
| DDU | $0.277 | $0.277 | $0.277 | $0.277 | $0.277 | - | - | - | - |
Add to per-pound price
| Entry Point | Saturation | EDDM | HD Plus | HD | Basic | 5-Digit | 3-Digit | ADC | Mixed ADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0.063 | $0.064 | $0.097 | $0.215 | $0.298 | $0.371 | $0.587 | $0.702 | $0.786 |
| DSCF | $0.063 | $0.064 | $0.097 | $0.215 | $0.298 | $0.371 | $0.587 | $0.702 | - |
| DDU | $0.063 | $0.064 | $0.097 | $0.215 | $0.298 | - | - | - | - |
We help nonprofits navigate authorization requirements and maximize their postage savings.
USPS offers multiple ways to reduce your Marketing Mail costs. Understanding these options can lead to significant savings on large mailings.
Where you enter mail into the USPS network affects pricing. Closer to destination = bigger discount.
Mail entered at any USPS facility. Most convenient but highest rates.
BEST FOR:
Small mailings, national campaigns, convenience
Mail dropped at the Sectional Center Facility serving the destination. Good balance of savings and logistics.
BEST FOR:
Regional campaigns, medium-large mailings
Mail dropped directly at the delivering post office. Deepest discounts but requires local logistics.
BEST FOR:
Local campaigns, high-volume local mailings, EDDM
These discounts reward mailers for preparing mail that can be processed efficiently by USPS automated equipment.
Subtract for each addressed piece that complies with Full-Service IMB requirements
Subtract for each piece that complies with Seamless Acceptance requirements
Additional savings for high-volume mailers who can palletize their mail.
For AADC, 3/5-Digit Auto and Nonauto, and all Carrier Route letters on pallets
For 3/5-Digit Auto and Nonauto flats on pallets
For Carrier Route flats in direct containers
Special USPS programs that offer additional savings or capabilities.
Add a ride-along piece to qualifying mailings
For Saturation/EDDM and HD Plus automation letters
For Saturation/EDDM and HD Plus flats
Many discounts can be combined. For example, Saturation mail with DSCF entry, Full-Service IMB, and Seamless Acceptance can save up to $0.024 per piece compared to base rates. On a 10,000 piece mailing, that's $240 in savings from discounts alone.
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The lowest Marketing Mail rate for 2025 is $0.227 per piece for Saturation letters using DSCF entry, or $0.241 for Saturation flats using DDU entry. These rates require automation-compatible mail, carrier route presort to saturation level, and drop-off at the appropriate postal facility. For nonprofits, rates start as low as $0.131 per piece.
Marketing Mail (formerly Standard Mail) is slower (3-10 business days) but significantly cheaper than First-Class Mail. Marketing Mail is ideal for advertising, promotional materials, and newsletters that don't require urgent delivery. It requires minimum quantities (typically 200+ pieces or 50 lbs) and must be presorted. First-Class Mail is faster (1-5 days) but costs significantly more per piece.
DDU (Destination Delivery Unit) entry typically provides the deepest discounts because you're dropping mail directly at the local post office that will deliver it. DSCF (Destination Sectional Center Facility) entry offers good discounts while being more practical for larger geographic coverage. For example, Saturation letters at None entry cost $0.244 vs $0.227 at DSCF - a savings of $0.017 per piece (7% savings).
Nonprofit rates require USPS authorization (PS Form 3624). Your organization must be a qualified nonprofit under IRS 501(c)(3), religious, educational, scientific, labor, veterans, or fraternal organizations. The mail content must further your nonprofit purpose (no commercial advertising for others). Once authorized, nonprofits save 30-55% compared to commercial rates.
Automation discounts reward mailers for using barcoded, machine-readable mail. Requirements include: an Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB), proper piece design for automated processing, and sortation to specific presort levels (5-Digit, AADC, Mixed AADC, etc.). Full-Service IMB provides an additional $0.005 per piece discount. Seamless Acceptance adds another $0.002 per piece savings.
Marketing Mail requires a minimum of 200 pieces (or 50 pounds) per mailing for letters and flats. EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) has a minimum of 200 pieces per day per ZIP Code. For deeper discounts like Saturation rates, you'll need enough pieces to cover most addresses on carrier routes - typically 75%+ of residential addresses for Saturation or 125+ pieces per route for High Density.