USPS Increases First-Class Stamp Prices 7.4% Nationwide

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has increased the price of the first-class Forever stamp from 73 cents to 78 cents as of July 13, 2025, marking a 7.4% average hike in mailing service costs. This price adjustment is part of the USPS's 10-year "Delivering for America" plan aimed at modernizing operations and achieving financial stability without federal tax funding. Other postage rates have also risen, including the cost for postcards to 61 cents and international mail to $1.70, while postal insurance costs for packages have been reduced by 12%. The USPS emphasized that despite these increases, its prices remain among the most affordable globally. Since 2012, stamp prices have generally risen annually, with notable recent increases in 2023 and 2024, and the USPS has proposed further hikes up to 2027 to meet its legal obligation of financial self-sufficiency. It remains uncertain whether the proposed multi-year price plan, introduced under the previous administration, will continue unchanged under President Trump.