EDDM Postcards — Printed and Shipped to You
EDDM postcards on 100 lb gloss cover or thick 16pt card stock, printed to USPS Every Door Direct Mail size rules and shipped to you, ready to take to the Post Office yourself.
Choose a size
Print Only postcards: every EDDM size we print
- Popular6.5" × 9"Most popular
- 6.25" × 9"Standard EDDM
- 6.5" × 8"Compact
- 7" × 8.5"Compact+
- Popular4.5" × 12"Slim jumbo
- 6" × 12"Jumbo
- 6.5" × 12"Jumbo XL
Or pick a size in the configurator below.
Build your Print Only postcards order
Live pricingAbout these postcards
EDDM postcards are the simplest way to reach every household on a mail route without buying a mailing list. We print to the USPS Every Door Direct Mail specification on 100 lb gloss cover or thick 16pt card stock. Choose Print Only to have the finished cards shipped to you, or Full Service to have us bundle them by carrier route and deliver the mailing to USPS for you.
Best for
- Repeat mailers who already know the EDDM Retail drop-off routine
- Budget-first campaigns where skipping the mailing service fee matters
- Businesses mailing small batches to one or two nearby routes
- Agencies and marketers who manage USPS logistics for clients
Size & specs
- Stock
- 100 lb gloss cover (thinner) or 16pt C2S (thicker)
- Both coated card stocks meet the USPS thickness minimum for EDDM flats; 16pt is the stiffer, premium feel.
- Finish
- Aqueous on 100 lb gloss; matte or front UV on 16pt
- The coatings offered depend on the stock you pick. Matte takes pen and labels best; aqueous and UV add shine and scuff protection.
- Printing
- Full colour, front and back
- 4/4. Front-only (4/0) is also available at configure time.
- Bleed
- 0.125" on every edge
- Artwork must extend past the trim line or you get white slivers.
- Safe margin
- 0.125" (1/8") inside trim
- Keep text and logos inside this or they risk being cut.
- Bundling
- Optional on Print Only; included with Full Service
- Print Only ships unbundled unless you select bundles of 50 or 100. Full Service is always bundled by carrier route.
Artwork
File setup & free templates
Send a press-ready PDF with 0.125" on every edge bleed and keep text 0.125" (1/8") inside trim. Every file gets a press-ready check before it prints, and you approve a proof first.
How ordering works
You are never charged before you see the final total, and nothing prints until a person on our team has checked your order.
Configure (current step)
Size, quantity, sides and turnaround.
Quote
Itemised total. Locked before you pay.
Artwork
Upload, automatic file check, preview.
Review
Confirm everything. Nothing prints yet.
Payment
Card charged. Order goes to our team.
Postcard sizes
Industry solutions
Which businesses use EDDM postcards
Any local business that wants every household on a carrier route, without buying a mailing list.
ZIP code data
Find your ZIP's routes and demographics
See every USPS carrier route in a ZIP code with its mailbox count, plus Census figures on income, homeowners, families and new movers, before you choose where to mail.
Popular Houston-area ZIP codes
EDDM postcards FAQs
What is the difference between print-only and full service?
Print only means we print your postcards and ship them to you, and you take them to the Post Office yourself. Full service means you pick the routes on our map, and we also bundle by route, handle the USPS paperwork and deliver the mailing to USPS, so you never visit the Post Office.
What exactly arrives at my door?
Your finished postcards, printed with the EDDM indicia so no stamps are needed, and banded in 50s or 100s if you chose bundling. You add the facing slips and the postage statement and take them to the Post Office that serves your routes.
What do I still have to do myself?
Three things: complete PS Form 3587, attach a facing slip to each bundle, and drop the mailing at the Post Office serving your selected routes. You pay USPS the postage at the current EDDM rate when you drop it off.
Are there volume limits I should know about?
EDDM Retail allows 200 to 5,000 pieces per ZIP code per day. Larger campaigns split across days or ZIP codes, or move to a permit mailing. Call us at (346) 306-EDDM and we will map it out.
Do I need a mailing list or addresses?
No. EDDM delivers to every address on the carrier routes you pick. Pieces are addressed to "Postal Customer", the wording USPS uses, so there is no list to buy and no addresses to print.
Is there a minimum quantity?
A Full Service mailing is at least one carrier route, mailed in full. For Print Only, USPS EDDM Retail asks for at least 200 pieces per ZIP code per day at the Post Office. Carrier routes vary from a few hundred addresses to over a thousand, and the route map shows the exact count before you commit.
Can I have the postcards bundled before they ship?
Yes. Bundling in 50s or 100s is a selectable service on print-only orders. If you do not choose it, the postcards ship unbundled and you sort them yourself before the drop.
Why choose print only over full service?
Mostly cost. You skip our mailing service and pay postage straight to USPS at drop-off. The trade-off is your time: the paperwork, facing slips and drop-off are simple but real work, especially across several ZIP codes.
What file format should I send?
A press-ready PDF is best, with 0.125 inch bleed on every edge and important content kept 1/8 inch (0.125 inch) inside the trim.
Will I receive a proof before printing?
Yes. Every order includes a press-ready file check, and you approve a proof before anything prints.
How do I track my order?
Tracking is emailed as soon as the order ships.
What is bleed, and why does it matter?
Bleed is artwork that extends past the trim edge. Without it, small cutting variations can leave thin white slivers on the finished piece.