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United States Postage in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SEEC01

Latest (y/y)13.3%October 2026
Previous (y/y)12.7%September 2026
Level457.9October 2026

United States Postage in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted was up 13.3% year on year in October 2026, compared with 12.7% in September 2026.

The level stood at 457.9 (index (1982-84=100)).

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −0.4% (Oct 2023) to 14.5% (Jun 2026), averaging 4.5%.

United States Postage in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 2008 – Oct 2026−5%0%5%10%15%2010201520202025Robomacro
United States Postage in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, annual % change, Jan 2008 – Oct 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
United States Postage in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100))2003004005002010201520202025Robomacro
United States Postage in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted, level (index (1982-84=100)).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026457.913.3
September 2026450.212.7
August 2026448.012.7
July 2026445.913.3
June 2026444.714.5
May 2026442.714.5
April 2026419.99.1
March 2026406.06.0
February 2026403.16.0
January 2026407.75.1
December 2025408.04.5
November 2025406.14.4
October 2025404.24.3
September 2025399.65.0
August 2025397.64.8
July 2025393.74.3
June 2025388.33.4
May 2025386.53.4
April 2025384.83.4
March 2025382.93.4
February 2025380.23.2
January 2025387.98.1
December 2024390.510.4
November 2024388.810.4

Last 24 observations. The full history (238 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 2007
Observations238
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsindex (1982-84=100)
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high14.5% (Jun 2026)
10-year low−0.4% (Oct 2023)
10-year average4.5%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SEEC01

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FAQ

What is the current postage in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted in United States?
The latest reading is 13.3% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.SA.ITEM-SEEC01.

Last updated 2026-11-10. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Postage in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, seasonally adjusted”.