Post Office Mailbox Locations and Hours

Use the official USPS location finder to search for a Post Office mailbox by city and state or by ZIP Code. Select a result to check its address, location type, access details, facility hours, and posted collection schedule before you travel.

Search results can include outdoor collection boxes, mail drop points, and Post Office facilities. Review the details for the individual result because access and collection information can differ by location.

How do I find a Post Office mailbox near me?

Open {site} and look for the USPS location finder. The finder is the official place to search Post Office mailbox locations and review the information USPS has listed for each site.

1. Choose the type of location you need, such as a collection box or Post Office facility.
2. Enter a city and state or a ZIP Code in the search field.
3. Select a search distance if that option appears.
4. Run the search and review the results shown on the map or in the location list.
5. Open an individual result to see its full details before going there.

If a search for “post office mailbox near me” does not show useful results, try a ZIP Code instead of a city name. You can also expand the search area or check nearby ZIP Codes. A search for “post office mail box near me” refers to the same type of USPS location even though “mailbox” is normally written as one word.

The nearest Post Office mailbox by distance may not be the best match if you need indoor access, accessible entry, or a particular service. Check the complete listing rather than relying only on the first map marker.

What types of Post Office mailbox locations appear in search results?

A collection box is a USPS mail receptacle where eligible, properly prepared outgoing mail can be deposited for collection. It may be a familiar freestanding blue box or another designated USPS collection point.

Post Office mailbox location types can include:

• Collection boxes: Designated receptacles for outgoing mail, often located outdoors or near a facility.
• Post Office facilities: USPS locations that may provide a lobby, mail drop, and other listed services.
• Lobby mail drops: Deposit points located inside a facility or lobby, with access tied to that location.
• Other USPS locations: Search results may show additional categories based on the filters and services selected.

When searching for a “post office collection box near me,” filter for collection boxes if the finder offers that choice. When searching broader post office mail box locations, inspect the category on every result so that you do not mistake a facility marker for a collection box.

How do I check mailbox access and collection hours?

Open the individual USPS listing for the mailbox or facility. The listing may separate lobby access, facility service hours, and collection information, so do not treat those details as interchangeable.

• Lobby access: Shows when the public may be able to enter the lobby containing a mail drop or other listed service.
• Facility hours: Apply to the Post Office facility and may be different from lobby access.
• Collection schedule: Shows the posted collection information for outgoing mail at that specific point.

For “post office mailbox hours near me,” first determine whether the mailbox is outdoors or inside a lobby. An outdoor box may not use facility access hours, while an indoor mail drop can be unavailable when its building or lobby is closed.

Collection information describes when USPS lists a collection for that location; it is not a promise that the site is accessible at the moment you arrive. Temporary closures, construction, security restrictions, weather, or an outdated listing can affect access. Check the listing again shortly before leaving and read any notices displayed at the physical location.

How do I read Post Office mailbox search results?

USPS location search results commonly appear as map markers and a matching list. Select one result to separate its details from nearby locations with similar names or markers.

Review these fields before choosing a location:

• Location name and type: Confirms whether the result is a collection box, Post Office facility, or another listed category.
• Address: Identifies the place associated with the selected result. Compare it with the map marker before traveling.
• Distance: Estimates how far the result is from the search point. The route may differ from the displayed distance.
• Directions: Opens routing information for the selected location when that option is available.
• Accessibility details: Indicates accessibility information USPS has provided for that location. Check the individual listing rather than assuming all facilities have identical access.
• Available services: Lists services associated with the location and helps distinguish a simple collection point from a facility.
• Access and collection details: Shows any posted lobby, facility, or collection schedule information for that result.

If several post office mailbox locations appear close together, compare the address, location category, and access details. A nearby map marker can represent an indoor drop rather than a street collection box.

What should I do if a mailbox location is missing or unavailable?

If a Post Office mailbox is missing, blocked, damaged, or unavailable, do not leave mail beside it or force an opening. Use the official USPS location finder to locate another listed collection box or Post Office facility.

1. Refresh the search and confirm that the correct city, state, or ZIP Code was entered.
2. Clear restrictive filters or expand the search distance.
3. Search for both collection boxes and Post Office facilities to find an alternative mail drop.
4. Open {site} and use the official contact or help area to confirm location information or report a listing that appears outdated.
5. Provide the location shown in the listing, the location category, and a short description of what is missing or incorrect. Do not include sensitive information about the contents of your mail.

If the physical sign and the online listing disagree, follow posted restrictions at the location and choose another available USPS point. The official finder can identify alternatives, but it cannot guarantee that every listed mailbox is currently accessible.