EDDM printing: reach every home on a route, no mailing list.
EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) is a USPS service that delivers one mail piece to every address on the carrier routes you choose. You don't buy a list or print addresses. You pick neighborhoods on the USPS map, we print EDDM-size pieces, and the post office delivers them. Our EDDM postcards start at $349 for 2,500.
Choose your routes. On the USPS EDDM map, pick carrier routes by ZIP code. Each route shows its household count, and you can filter by age, income and household size.
Choose an EDDM-size piece. The piece must qualify as a USPS "flat": longer than 10.5″, or taller than 6.125″, or thicker than 0.25″, and no bigger than 15″ × 12″.
Print and bundle. Pieces are bundled in stacks of 50 to 100 with a facing slip on top. Our packages offer shrink-wrapping in bundles of 100.
Drop off and pay postage. With EDDM Retail you take the bundles to the post office that serves those routes and pay postage per piece at the current USPS EDDM rate. Up to 5,000 pieces per ZIP code per day.
Which sizes qualify for EDDM?
These are the postcard sizes we print that meet the USPS flat requirement. A 4″ × 6″ or 5.5″ × 8.5″ postcard is not EDDM-eligible, a common and costly mistake. Check any size with our free EDDM size checker, and estimate printing, shipping and postage with the EDDM cost calculator.
Campaigns: EDDM is the cheapest way to put a candidate mailer in every household in a district, with no voter list. See political campaign printing for mailer, door hanger and yard sign prices.
Compare EDDM postcards and packages side by side
Every option below qualifies for EDDM. Compare size, stock, price at each quantity and what each is best for.
EDDM postcards and packages compared by size, stock, price and cost per piece
Our largest mailer: an 11″ × 25.5″ piece folded to 11″ × 12.75″
Printing prices before shipping and USPS postage. Every quantity is buy-one-get-one: you pay for the
smaller number and receive the larger. Shipping is calculated from your ZIP in the order builder; EDDM postage is paid to USPS.
Ready-to-mail packages
Five EDDM packages, from postcard to 11″ × 25.5″ bifold.
EDDM pieces must qualify as USPS "flats": longer than 10.5″, or taller than 6.125″, or thicker than 0.25″, and no larger than 15″ × 12″. Popular EDDM sizes are 6.5″ × 9″, 6″ × 11″, 4.25″ × 11″, 8.5″ × 11″ and 9″ × 12″. A 4″ × 6″ postcard is too small for EDDM.
Do I need a mailing list for EDDM?
No. EDDM delivers to every address on a carrier route, so no list is needed and no names or addresses are printed on the piece. You choose routes by ZIP code, household count, age or income data using the USPS EDDM map.
How much does EDDM postage cost?
EDDM postage is paid to USPS per piece at the current EDDM Retail rate, separately from printing. USPS adjusts the rate periodically, so call us or check the USPS EDDM site for the current figure.
How many EDDM pieces can I mail at once?
With EDDM Retail, USPS accepts up to 5,000 pieces per ZIP code per day from one mailer, bundled in 50–100 pieces with a facing slip. Our EDDM packages offer shrink-wrapping in bundles of 100.
What is included in an EDDM package?
Each package is a ready-to-mail EDDM piece on premium stock with coating on both sides: Bronze 4.25″ × 11″ postcard, Silver 6.5″ × 9″ postcard, Gold 8.5″ × 11″ vertical bifold, Platinum 11″ × 17″ bifold, and Diamond 11″ × 25.5″ bifold. Each comes in buy-one-get-one quantities.
Can you help me choose EDDM routes?
Yes. Call 512-573-1977 with the ZIP codes you want to reach, and we'll help you pick routes and work out how many pieces you need.
Instant pricing
Price your EDDM mailing
Every Door Direct Mail Printing Guide
Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) helps businesses reach
addresses along selected USPS carrier routes.
It can be useful for restaurants, retail stores,
home service businesses, and local promotions.
How Does EDDM Printing Work?
Start by identifying the neighborhoods you want to reach.
Select an eligible mailpiece format, prepare your artwork,
and review the current USPS requirements for the
mailing service you plan to use.
Choosing an EDDM Postcard Size
Larger postcards provide room for promotional offers,
photographs, coupons, maps, and contact information.
Choose a size based on your design, campaign budget,
and applicable postal requirements.
Preparing Artwork for EDDM Printing
Prepare artwork at the correct finished dimensions.
Use high-resolution images, appropriate bleed,
and safe margins. Confirm the required mailing
indicia and addressing layout before printing.
Planning Your Direct Mail Campaign
Consider your target neighborhoods, distribution
quantity, promotional deadline, and the action
you want recipients to take. Include a clear offer
and an easy way for customers to respond.
EDDM printing and USPS postage are separate cost
considerations unless a package expressly includes
both. Review current package details before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions About EDDM Printing
Do I need a mailing list for EDDM?
USPS Every Door Direct Mail allows qualifying
mailings to reach addresses on selected carrier
routes without purchasing an individual address list.
Is printing included in USPS postage?
Printing and postage are separate expenses unless
a specific package includes both. Review the
printing package and current USPS mailing costs
when planning your budget.
Can restaurants use EDDM postcards?
Restaurants can use EDDM postcards to promote
grand openings, menu specials, coupons, and
other local offers to nearby neighborhoods.
Can home service companies use EDDM?
Roofing, HVAC, landscaping, and other local
service businesses can use eligible direct mail
campaigns to introduce their services in
selected neighborhoods.
How do I choose a carrier route?
Consider the neighborhoods your business serves.
USPS provides tools to explore eligible carrier
routes and estimated delivery counts.
What should I check before ordering?
Confirm your artwork dimensions, mailing
eligibility, quantity, production requirements,
and campaign deadline before placing an order.
Compare EDDM Printing Costs Per Household
When planning an Every Door Direct Mail campaign,
compare the total campaign cost with the number
of households you intend to reach. Printing quantity,
mailpiece specifications, postage, and preparation
requirements can affect your overall budget.
Cost per household provides a useful way to
compare campaigns with different distribution
quantities. Be sure to distinguish printing-only
costs from estimates that include postage or
other mailing services.
