Top Facts
you should know about the U.S. Postal Service
THE TOP FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT THE POSTAL SERVICE
Postal Facts - U.S. Postal Service
18 We're tech-savvy. The Postal Service uses a vast network of people and advanced technologies to collect, process, transport and accurately deliver the nation's mail and packages in an increasingly digital world.
17 We’re social. We are the original social network, but we are also very active on the newer platforms. Learn more
16 We are Postal Proud! The Postal Proud program provides individuals at every level of the organization with an opportunity to share why they are proud to be a postal employee. Learn more
15 We're all heart. The Postal Service is the heart of the $1.58 trillion United States mailing industry, which employs more than 7.3 million people.
14 We're global. The Postal Service processes and delivers 44 percent of the world’s mail and is constantly innovating to make customer experiences better.
13 We're patriotic. The Postal Service employs nearly 63,000 military veterans, making it one of the largest employers of veterans in the country. Learn more
12 We’re resilient. The Postal Service has a long and storied history of creating new technologies for the American people — enabling faster, more efficient communication and safer, more secure delivery of correspondence and merchandise. Learn more
11 We’re customer focused. The Postal Service is committed to providing a positive customer experience. Learn more
10 We’re universal. Everyone living in the United States and its territories has access to postal products and services and pays the same for a First-Class Mail postage stamp regardless of the sender’s location. Learn more
9 We are essential. The Postal Service provides a vital public service, is a part of the nation’s critical infrastructure and was created by an act of Congress. Learn more
8 We’re diverse. The strength of the Postal Service lies in its amazing diversity. Minorities make up 53 percent of the workforce. Learn more
7 We're socially responsible. The Postal Service supports communities nationwide. Learn more
6 We have heroes among us. Postal employees regularly go beyond the call of duty to protect the lives of the people they serve, including elderly or disabled customers through the Carrier Alert Program. Learn more
5 We're greener than you think. The Postal Service is working hard to put its stamp on a greener tomorrow for the organization and the communities we serve.
4 We are a retail giant. The Postal Service has the nation’s largest retail network (33,641) — larger than Subway (22,884) — larger than Dollar General (18,378) — larger than Starbucks (15,778) — larger than McDonald’s (13,683).
3 We compete and collaborate. The Postal Service both competes and collaborates with the private sector. UPS and FedEx pay the Postal Service to deliver millions of their ground packages, and the Postal Service pays UPS and FedEx for air transportation.
2 We're secure. U.S. Mail is protected by more than 200 federal laws enforced by the Postal Inspection Service, one of the nation's oldest law enforcement agencies.
And most importantly...
1 We are self-funding. The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
