ELECTION
MAIL
The U.S. Postal Service upholds its promise to deliver the nation’s Election Mail securely and on time, consistent with the organization’s non-partisan public service mission.
Fact source: Delivery and Operations
Average mailpieces processed each minute
250,773
mailpieces per minute
The Postal Service processed an average of 250,773 pieces of mail each minute in 2025.
Average mailpieces processed each second
4,180
mailpieces per second
On average, the Postal Service processed 4,180 pieces of mail each second in 2025.
Average packages processed, delivered each day
22.7 MILLION
packages processed daily
The Postal Service processed and delivered an average of 22.7 million packages a day in 2025.
Number of carriers who deliver on foot
6,100
USPS fleet of feet
There are almost 6,100 carriers who deliver mail entirely on foot. These carriers are our fleet of feet.
New delivery points added
1.8 million
new delivery points added
In 2025, 1.8 million new delivery points were added in the country.
Residential delivery points
158 million
residential delivery points
In 2025, the Postal Service delivered to 157.8 million residential addresses.
Business delivery points
12.6 million
business delivery points
In 2025, the Postal Service delivered to 12.6 million business addresses.
Average mailpieces processed each hour
15.1 MILLION
mailpieces each hour
On average, the Postal Service processed 15.1 million mailpieces each hour in fiscal year 2025.
