July 2025 USPS Rate Increase: Updated Shipping Prices

USPS Introduces Mid-Year Shipping Rate Increases for 2025

The July 2025 USPS rate increase is set to take effect on July 13, following a second pricing announcement from the Postal Service this year. These mid-year rate changes will affect key services like Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select—impacting many ecommerce and DTC brands.

On May 9, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced a second round of shipping rate increases, scheduled to take effect on July 13, 2025. These mid-year adjustments come just six months after the previous changes in January and are part of the Postal Service’s ongoing Delivering for America plan—its 10-year strategy to improve service, invest in infrastructure, and achieve financial stability.

For ecommerce businesses, DTC brands, and high-volume shippers, these changes could impact shipping budgets heading into peak season.

Breakdown of the July 2025 USPS Rate Increases

According to USPS, the following average increases will apply:

Priority Mail: +6.3%

USPS Ground Advantage: +7.1%

Parcel Select: +7.6%

Priority Mail Express: No change

No price increases were announced for Domestic Extra Services, International Ancillary Services, or International Products at this time.

The new pricing was approved by the USPS Board of Governors and is pending review by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).

📎 Related: Understanding the 2025 USPS Rate Increases

Why USPS Is Raising Prices Again

While Mailing Services are tied to inflation and the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Shipping Services rates are adjusted based on market conditions. USPS says these increases are needed to:

Generate revenue to sustain six-day-a-week service

Support $40 billion in planned investments in automation, technology, and infrastructure

Keep pace with rising transportation and labor costs

These mid-year adjustments reflect USPS’s push to stay financially viable while competing with private carriers and investing in service improvements.

What This Means for Ecommerce Shippers

For businesses using USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, or Parcel Select, the July increases could affect:

Shipping margins

Customer shipping fees

Product pricing strategies

Brands that rely heavily on USPS for last-mile delivery should reassess their shipping profiles to avoid unnecessary cost increases.

How 3PL Center Helps You Offset Rising Shipping Costs

At 3PL Center, we help our customers navigate carrier rate increases with tools and services designed to protect your margins and streamline fulfillment:

🔹 Discounted USPS Rates

Our high shipping volumes give us access to exclusive carrier discounts—especially for Ground Advantage and oversized items. We pass these savings directly to you.

🔹 Rate Shopping Through Our WMS

Our Warehouse Management System compares rates across USPS, UPS, and FedEx in real-time, ensuring you always get the best price for every shipment.

🔹 Box Optimization

We help reduce dimensional weight charges by choosing the best-fit packaging for each order—whether it’s a bubble mailer, poly mailer, or custom box.

🔹 Carrier Flexibility

Don’t want to rely solely on USPS? We offer fulfillment through multiple carriers and can use either your negotiated rates or ours to give you more control.

📦 Learn more: How Rate Shopping in a WMS Helps Reduce Shipping Costs

Final Thoughts: Prepare Now for the July USPS Rate Hike

With shipping rates rising again in July, now is the time to review your fulfillment strategy. Whether you’re an ecommerce brand or a B2B company, staying ahead of postal rate changes is key to protecting your bottom line.

3PL Center helps you adjust quickly with real-time tools, carrier flexibility, and expert support. Let’s keep your shipping efficient, even when rates go up.