USPS Zone Map
Use our interactive USPS zone map to calculate shipping zones from your parcel's origin zip code to it's final destination
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Understanding Shipping Zones
What are shipping zones?
Shipping zones are geographic areas USPS uses to measure the distance a package travels from its shipping origin to its destination.
USPS defines nine zones, from Zone 1 (closest to origin) to Zone 9 (furthest from origin), which carriers use to calculate rates.
Understanding shipping zones helps businesses optimize shipping strategy and control costs.
How do shipping zones reduce shipping costs?
Shipping zones reduce shipping costs by breaking down how far a package travels from its origin to its destination.
Shorter distances (lower zone numbers) typically result in lower shipping rates and faster delivery times. While final USPS shipping rates are determined by several factors—such as distance, package weight, package size, and carrier—distance plays a major role.
In general, the farther a package travels and the higher the shipping zone, the higher the shipping cost.
What are the shipping zones ranges?
The zone ranges are:
Zone 1: 1- 50 miles
Zone 2: 51- 150 miles
Zone 3: 151- 300 miles
Zone 4: 301-600 miles
Zone 5: 601-1000 miles
Zone 6: 1001- 1400 miles
Zone 7: 1401- 1800 miles
Zone 8: 1801 miles or greater
Use the USPS Zone Map above to explore zone ranges and distances.
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