The United States Postal Service is an independent federal agency entrusted with a simple but essential mission: binding the nation together through the safe, reliable, and affordable delivery of mail and packages to every address in the country — at no cost to the taxpayer.
We deliver to more than 167 million addresses nationwide — six and often seven days a week — at uniform prices regardless of geography.
A dedicated workforce — America’s largest civilian team — keeps the network moving around the clock, six and often seven days a week.
We fund our operations entirely through the sale of postage, products, and services — no tax dollars fund our day-to-day mission.
Our values are the foundation of everything we do — from the sorting floor to the final mile. They shape how we serve the public and each other.
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We are truthful, transparent, and accountable in every action.
Everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and impartiality.
We act with consistency and fairness between word and deed.
We go above and beyond to serve our customers and communities.
We are passionate about our mission and proud of our craft.
We embrace innovation to serve our customers better, every day.
Flexibility, efficiency, and intelligence shape how we move every package from origin to destination.
Offering a simplified delivery experience with service options that fit every shipper.
Improving how we sort, move, and deliver packages while reducing our footprint.
Delivering data-driven insights that empower people and businesses to make better decisions.
Chronology of the United States Postal Service across the centuries.
Our leadership team brings decades of postal and logistics experience, united by a shared commitment to modernizing the network while honoring our universal mission.
Investing in automation, data, and delivery infrastructure to keep service fast, secure, and reliable.
Building a safer, more rewarding workplace and creating pathways for career growth at every level.
Maintaining the universal service commitment that binds the nation together.
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