Rural mail count september 2018

According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), the total number of rural mail routes in the United States as of September 2018 was approximately 143,000. This number has been declining over the years due to the increasing use of technology and the decline of mail volume.

Here is a breakdown of the number of rural mail routes in the United States from 2010 to 2018, based on USPS data:

• 2010: 164,000
• 2011: 159,000
• 2012: 155,000
• 2013: 152,000
• 2014: 149,000
• 2015: 146,000
• 2016: 143,000
• 2017: 141,000
• 2018: 143,000

It's worth noting that the USPS has been working to reduce its costs and improve its efficiency by consolidating mail processing facilities and reducing the number of mail routes. However, the agency has also been working to improve its services and expand its offerings in rural areas, such as by increasing the number of post offices and offering more services at those locations.