Stamp prices will increase 2019, USPS first-class stamp cost 10 percent more Jan. 27
Just after the New Year, the price of a first-class, forever stamp will increase 10 percent.
Beginning January 27, the price of a first-class stamp will rise from $0.50 to $0.55. The cost increase is the largest increase in USPS history.
The increase in stamp prices, along with increases in other USPS shipping pricing, comes after the agency announced losses of $3.9 billion during fiscal year 2018.
The postal service has seen increases in package delivery revenue, but still has experienced significant declines in domestic letter and direct-mail advertising volumes. The losses have caused President Trump’s administration to suggest the agency should be privatized. The White House later backed off that stance
When the rate increases go into effect, domestic, first class postage will change as follows:
| Product |
Old Rate |
New Rate |
| Forever Stamp |
50 cents |
55 cents |
| Metered Letter |
47 cents |
50 cents |
| Additional Ounce |
21 cents |
15 cents |
Other, new postal rates will also be put into effect on January 27 as well including:
| Product: Priority Mail |
Old Rate |
New Rate |
| Retail Small Flat Rate Box |
$7.20 |
$7.90 |
| Retail Medium Retail Flat Rate Box |
$13.65 |
$14.35 |
| Retail Large Flat Rate Box |
$18.90 |
$19.95 |
| Retail Large Flat Rate Box APO/FPO/DPO |
$17.40 |
$18.45 |
| Retail Regular Flat Rate Envelope |
$6.70 |
$7.35 |
| Retail Legal Size Flat Rate Envelopes |
$7.00 |
$7.65 |
| Retail Padded Flat Rate Envelopes |
$7.25 |
$8.00 |