United States Postal Service
About The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government, responsible for providing postal services across all 50 states, US territories, and military installations worldwide. USPS is headquartered at 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20260 — a building it has occupied since 1973, located a few blocks south of the National Mall and not far from the White House. Unlike most federal agencies, USPS is self-funded and does not receive direct taxpayer appropriations; it operates through revenue generated from postage, shipping services, and postal products. For fiscal year 2025 (ending September 30, 2025), USPS reported total operating revenue of $80.5 billion — a 1.2% increase over the prior