Overview
USPS is the United States Postal Service (an independent agency of the US Federal Government), responsible for providing postal services in the United States. Almost everyone can now send or receive mail in form of letters or parcels via USPS. USPS starts delivering in some of its locations around 9:30 am, and if you’re waiting to receive USPS mail, you may have to wait till the delivery man reaches your location. Although, some factors might delay the delivery time, which may be within USPS or out of USPS’s control.
What Kind of Postal Services Does USPS Offer?
· First-Class Shipping
· Media Shipping
· Retail Shipping
· Priority Shipping
· Express Shipping
First-Class Shipping
This is the most affordable mail for small businesses selling lightweight products in small envelopes no more than 13 ounces. It cost $0.58 to pay for standard first class mail service letters oversized postcards, and $1.16 for irregular envelopes and packages. All mails are delivered within 1-3-5 business days.
Media Shipping
Media mail is used to send media and educational materials, although certain restrictions may be placed on the kinds of media to be sent at the post. This is also cost-effective as prices start from $3.19 and have a maximum weight of 70 lbs. It will also take about 2-8 business days to deliver packages under this category.
Retail Ground Shipping
USPS retail ground takes about 2-8 business days to deliver because it is usually economic and trustworthy for shipping large packages. It includes a USPS tracking number which is only available at USPS offices. It cost from $8.50 to ship packages, and you get to pay according to how your package weighs and the destination it is heading to. The Maximum weight of the package under retail ground is 70 lbs. items delivered may be in single-piece mailings, which include; packages that could not be sent as first-class.
Priority Shipping
One of USPS’s top mail services for US deliveries usually takes 1-3 business days to deliver, depending on the forwarding location of the package and weight. It cost $8.70 to send a package via this means. A tracking number is always included, and if something goes wrong, USPS guarantees insurance. Also, the weight of the package should not be more than 70 lbs.
Express Shipping
This is for urgent shipments; you will receive your package the next day or in two days. This USPS Express postal service is very fast and more suitable for sending urgent mail. And will be delivered from Monday to Sunday, and all mails are not weighed but considered a priority. Cost price starts from $26.95 with a money-back guarantee.
What Time Will USPS Start Delivering Parcels?
USPS will deliver your mail depending on the category of postal service used in sending your package to you. Also, with tracking numbers (if you have one), you will be able to track the travel process of your mail, in that way you will be able to predict the exact time you will leave to deliver your package. Most USPS locations resume early than normal to start the delivery process and close late. Typical delivery starts from7-9 am to 5-7 pm.
When Will USPS Deliver my Package?
There may be a slow rate in delivery time due to some reasons like; traffic, illness, weather condition, holiday, USPS sorting center, power outage, USPS truck is full or your package arrived when the delivery carrier has left USPS facility, etc. USPS will deliver your package Monday to Saturday and Sundays (for priority orders) during business hours, 9 am-5 pm. Also, depending on your location, the carrier might reach your location last.
USPS does not have a given delivery starting time, however, the typical delivery starting time is 9 am. Be assured your package will be delivered the day, they said they will within their business hours. USPS starts delivery as early every day but may deliver to your address anything of the day. USPS offers several postal services and you are to choose your mailing option to predict the starting delivery time and day.
- What time does USPS start delivery?
Around 9 am in metropolitan areas and 7 am in rural areas.
- When will I get my USPS parcel?
Depending on the mail class, you may predict your delivery day and time.
