Us mail delivery times by zip code
The United States Postal Service (USPS) provides estimated delivery times for mail and packages based on the destination ZIP code. Here are some general guidelines on delivery times by ZIP code:
First-Class Mail
- Local ZIP codes (within the same city or metropolitan area): 1-3 business days
- Regional ZIP codes (within the same state or neighboring states): 2-5 business days
- National ZIP codes (across the country): 3-7 business days
- International ZIP codes: 7-21 business days or more
Priority Mail
- Local ZIP codes (within the same city or metropolitan area): 1-2 business days
- Regional ZIP codes (within the same state or neighboring states): 2-3 business days
- National ZIP codes (across the country): 3-5 business days
- International ZIP codes: 6-14 business days or more
Priority Mail Express
- Local ZIP codes (within the same city or metropolitan area): 1 business day
- Regional ZIP codes (within the same state or neighboring states): 2 business days
- National ZIP codes (across the country): 3 business days
- International ZIP codes: 4-7 business days or more
Zip Code Delivery Times by Region
Here are some specific delivery times for popular regions:
- Northeast: 1-5 business days for First-Class Mail, 2-4 business days for Priority Mail, and 1-3 business days for Priority Mail Express.
- South: 1-5 business days for First-Class Mail, 2-4 business days for Priority Mail, and 1-3 business days for Priority Mail Express.
- Midwest: 1-5 business days for First-Class Mail, 2-4 business days for Priority Mail, and 1-3 business days for Priority Mail Express.
- West Coast: 2-7 business days for First-Class Mail, 3-5 business days for Priority Mail, and 2-4 business days for Priority Mail Express.
- Hawaii and Alaska: 3-10 business days for First-Class Mail, 4-7 business days for Priority Mail, and 2-5 business days for Priority Mail Express.
Please note that these are general guidelines and delivery times may vary depending on various factors, such as weather, holidays, and mail volume. You can use the USPS website or consult with your local post office for more specific delivery times and estimates.