EDDM in Washington, DC
EDDM Direct Mail That Reaches Every Door in Washington
Put your postcards in the hands of 671K+ residents across Washington with USPS Every Door Direct Mail — no mailing list required.
- Residents
- 671,000+
- USPS postage per piece
- $0.26
- Carrier routes
- 573
- Homes on those routes
- 368,166
About the program
What is Every Door Direct Mail?
Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) in Washington, DC is a USPS marketing program that delivers printed mailers to every address on selected carrier routes — no mailing list, postage permit, or customer data required.
Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) is a USPS marketing program that lets any business — large or small — deliver mail to every address along a carrier route in Washington, without a mailing list, a bulk mail permit, or any customer data.
You select the Washington ZIP codes and carrier routes you want to reach, and USPS delivers to every residential and business address on those routes. EDDM postage is well below standard first-class rates, which makes it a cost-effective way to cover Washington neighborhoods with your offer.
With EDDM2GO Full Service, we print your mailers, sort them by carrier route, and deliver them to USPS on your behalf. You go from artwork to Washington mailboxes without leaving your desk.
No mailing list needed
EDDM reaches every address on the routes you select — no data, no list purchase, no data entry.
No bulk mail permit
EDDM Retail needs no permit, and with Full Service we prepare the USPS paperwork for you.
Flat-rate postage
EDDM postage is $0.26 per piece — a fraction of first-class mail costs.
Printed to USPS EDDM specs
Every size meets USPS EDDM flat size and weight rules, and Full Service includes facing slips and bundling.
Local market
About Washington
Washington DC is the US capital, a dense federal-government hub with high household incomes, diverse neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Georgetown, and affluent surrounding suburbs in Northern Virginia and Maryland.
Blanket DC and surrounding suburbs with direct mail. Choose the carrier routes that cover your customers and every household on them gets your mailer.
Why EDDM works in Washington
No Mailing List Required
EDDM lets you reach every home and business on selected USPS carrier routes in Washington without purchasing or building a mailing list.
Flat Postage Rate
EDDM postage is just $0.26 per piece — far less than standard first-class mail. Significant savings on every campaign.
Precise Neighborhood Targeting
Select the exact USPS carrier routes closest to your Washington business. Our interactive map makes it simple.
Printing, Paperwork & Mail Date
We print your pieces, bundle them by carrier route and handle the USPS paperwork. After your artwork is approved, we give you a mail date plan; USPS then delivers on each route's normal mail days after drop-off.
Route data
EDDM routes in Washington by the numbers
Our route map holds 573 USPS carrier routes across 23 ZIP codes with a Washington mailing address. Together they reach 368,166 homes and 20,508 businesses.
- Carrier routes
- 573
- ZIP codes
- 23
- Homes
- 368,166
- Businesses
- 20,508
- Median homes per route
- 558
The median Washington route has 558 homes, and the middle half of routes run from 374 to 827 homes. The smallest route with homes has 1 and the largest 3,089. 13 routes deliver to businesses only. 26% of routes have 800 homes or more and 27% have fewer than 400.
All 573 are city routes.
Businesses make up 5% of Washington addresses. The route map lets you mail homes only or homes and businesses on every route you pick.
The 5 ZIP codes with the most homes (20002, 20009, 20001, 20011 and 20003) hold 44% of the homes on these routes. 20002 leads with 46,544 homes on 55 routes, a median of 696 homes per route. 20045 is the smallest, with 0 homes on 1 route.
The three largest ZIPs in detail: 20002 has 55 routes reaching 46,544 homes and 1,868 businesses; its largest street route, C027, has 2,618 homes. 20009 has 50 routes reaching 33,251 homes and 1,386 businesses; its largest street route, C058, has 1,195 homes. 20001 has 30 routes reaching 30,088 homes and 1,926 businesses; its largest street route, C040, has 2,455 homes.
What the letters in a route code mean, and how big a typical route is, is covered in our guide to USPS carrier routes.
Homes per carrier route in Washington
| Homes on the route | Share | Routes |
|---|---|---|
| Under 200 | 34 | |
| 200–399 | 121 | |
| 400–599 | 160 | |
| 600–799 | 107 | |
| 800–999 | 74 | |
| 1,000 or more | 77 |
Bar colors match the map. Median 558 homes; routes with homes range from 1 to 3,089.
Washington ZIP codes by homes
| ZIP | Routes | Homes | Businesses | Median homes / route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20002 | 55 | 46,544 | 1,868 | 696 |
| 20009 | 50 | 33,251 | 1,386 | 620 |
| 20001 | 30 | 30,088 | 1,926 | 799 |
| 20011 | 45 | 27,053 | 787 | 567 |
| 20003 | 34 | 26,474 | 1,311 | 531 |
| 20020 | 30 | 24,538 | 635 | 824 |
| 20019 | 42 | 23,507 | 508 | 543 |
| 20008 | 31 | 18,917 | 658 | 590 |
| 20032 | 19 | 16,519 | 386 | 870 |
| 20024 | 14 | 16,172 | 465 | 1,217 |
Show all 23 Washington ZIP codes
Select a ZIP to open it on the route map.
What it costs to cover Washington routes
Three real examples from the routes above, priced as Full Service 6.5 × 9 postcards.
| Routes | Homes | Total | Per piece |
|---|---|---|---|
| One typical Washington routethe city's median route size | 558 | $648.28 | $1.16 |
| The 3 largest street routes in 20002C027, C061, C062 | 7,416 | $4,017.43 | $0.54 |
| Every route in 2000255 routes | 46,544 | $22,330.23 | $0.48 |
Full Service 6.5 × 9 postcards, full color both sides, mailed to homes only. Printing, bundling by route, USPS paperwork and postage ($0.26 per piece) are included; plus sales tax (8.25%, not on postage). Priced Nov 6 from the same price list checkout uses. The route map prices your exact routes.
In 20002, the 3 largest street routes are C027 (2,618 homes), C061 (2,570 homes) and C062 (2,228 homes), 7,416 homes in all. They are highlighted in orange on the ZIP map.
Open 20002 on the route mapZIP code data
ZIP codes in Washington: who lives on each route
Each Washington ZIP code has its own page with Census demographics (household income, homeowners, families with kids, new movers, ages) and every USPS carrier route with its mailbox count and an estimated household profile. Use them to choose which routes to mail before you open the route map.
Learn more about who lives in Washington and the ZIP codes that make up Washington
- 20002 demographics and carrier routes55 routes · 46,544 homes
- 20009 households and routes50 routes · 33,251 homes
- 20001 income and mailbox counts30 routes · 30,088 homes
- ZIP 20011 neighborhood profile45 routes · 27,053 homes
- 20003 homeowners, families and routes34 routes · 26,474 homes
- Carrier routes and residents in 2002030 routes · 24,538 homes
- 20019 demographics and carrier routes42 routes · 23,507 homes
- 20008 households and routes31 routes · 18,917 homes
- 20032 income and mailbox counts19 routes · 16,519 homes
- ZIP 20024 neighborhood profile14 routes · 16,172 homes
- 20016 homeowners, families and routes41 routes · 16,146 homes
- Carrier routes and residents in 2001022 routes · 14,675 homes
- 20007 demographics and carrier routes35 routes · 14,160 homes
- 20018 households and routes16 routes · 9,837 homes
- 20005 income and mailbox counts15 routes · 9,593 homes
- ZIP 20017 neighborhood profile18 routes · 9,337 homes
- 20012 homeowners, families and routes18 routes · 8,723 homes
- Carrier routes and residents in 200379 routes · 8,645 homes
- 20015 demographics and carrier routes22 routes · 7,315 homes
- 20036 households and routes14 routes · 4,175 homes
- 20004 income and mailbox counts5 routes · 1,573 homes
- ZIP 20006 neighborhood profile7 routes · 924 homes
- 20045 homeowners, families and routes1 routes · 0 homes
Compare Washington ZIP codes
New to picking routes? Read how to choose EDDM carrier routes.
Products & pricing
Choose your service and size
Every size delivers to every door on your selected USPS carrier routes in Washington, with no mailing list or permit required.
Done for you
EDDM Full Service
We print your mailers, sort and bundle them by carrier route, and deliver them to USPS — you never leave your desk.
- We deliver the mailing to USPS for you
- Mailers bundled by carrier route
- No Post Office trip required
- Size and weight checked against USPS EDDM specs
You mail it
EDDM Print Only
We print your mailers and ship them to you. You complete the USPS paperwork and drop the mailing at the Post Office serving your routes.
- Lower per-piece cost than Full Service
- Optional bundling in 50s or 100s
- Printed to USPS EDDM size and weight rules
- You pay postage to USPS at drop-off
Most popular EDDM sizes
Pick a size to see full pricing and start your order.
- Standard EDDM
6.25 × 9 postcard
From $0.77/pc all-in · 1,000 pcs mailed+ sales tax (8.25%, not on postage)
- Letter size
8.5 × 11 flyer
From $0.78/pc all-in · 1,000 pcs mailed+ sales tax (8.25%, not on postage)
6.5 × 9 postcard
From $0.77/pc all-in · 1,000 pcs mailed+ sales tax (8.25%, not on postage)
- Slim jumbo
4.5 × 12 postcard
From $0.74/pc all-in · 1,000 pcs mailed+ sales tax (8.25%, not on postage)
All available sizes
Full Service
We print, bundle by carrier route, prepare the USPS paperwork and deliver the mailing to USPS.
All Full Service options →Print Only
We print and ship to you. You take the mailing to the Post Office serving your routes.
All Print Only options →Neighborhoods we serve in Washington
EDDM uses USPS carrier routes to target specific neighborhoods — no mailing list, no postage permit required. Select routes by ZIP code and reach every household on those routes.
- Capitol Hill
- Georgetown
- Adams Morgan
- Bethesda
- Arlington
- Alexandria
- Silver Spring
- Reston
Each is a key residential area in Washington for targeted EDDM campaigns.
Who EDDM works best for in Washington
EDDM suits local businesses that rely on foot traffic, service-area customers, or neighborhood awareness. Washington businesses in these categories use EDDM to reach local households on targeted carrier routes — no mailing list or permit required.
Government Contractors
Legal
Restaurants
Real Estate
Healthcare
Route map
Washington EDDM service area
We deliver to every door across Washington and surrounding neighborhoods. Search a Washington ZIP code on the route map, select carrier routes, and see the residential and business address count for each before you pay.
- Choose the carrier routes covering your target neighborhoods in Washington.
- Upload your artwork, or start from a free template.
- Pick Full Service (we deliver the mailing to USPS) or Print Only (you take it to the Post Office).
- A person on our team checks the order and you approve a proof before anything prints.
Mailing in Washington? Find the routes in any ZIP code with the free EDDM route map, no account needed. The step-by-step route tool guide covers filters, overlays and sharing. New to route codes? Start with the guide to USPS carrier routes by ZIP code.
New to EDDM? Start with the basics
Before you launch in Washington, here is how Every Door Direct Mail works, what it costs, and how to pick your routes.
The complete EDDM guide
How a campaign runs from idea to mailbox, plus the USPS rules.
What is EDDM?
The plain-English explainer for businesses new to direct mail.
How much does EDDM cost?
Itemized prices by size and quantity, with postage at $0.26 per piece.
Browse routes and pricing
Map your neighborhoods and see the address count for every route.
Frequently asked questions — EDDM in Washington
How long does EDDM delivery take in Washington?
USPS delivers EDDM on each route's normal mail days after the mailing is dropped off; USPS does not commit to a specific delivery day. After your artwork is approved, we give you a mail date plan for your Washington routes. You choose the production time when you order, and our turnaround times page explains how it works.
What is the minimum order for Washington EDDM?
A Full Service mailing is at least one carrier route, and every route is mailed in full; the route map shows each route's address count before you pay. For Print Only, USPS EDDM Retail asks for at least 200 pieces per ZIP code per day when you drop off at the Post Office.
Can I target specific zip codes in Washington?
Yes. Washington has 23 ZIP codes and 573 USPS carrier routes in our route map, and you can pick any single route inside any of them. 20002 has the most homes (46,544 across 55 routes). The map shows the address count for every route before you choose it.
How many homes are on an EDDM carrier route in Washington?
Across the 573 Washington carrier routes in our route map, the median route has 558 homes. The smallest route with homes has 1 and the largest 3,089, so route size matters when you budget. The route map shows the exact home and business count for every route before you choose it.
Do you handle the USPS paperwork for Washington campaigns?
With full-service EDDM, we handle everything — USPS forms, bundling, facing slips, and delivering the mailing to USPS.
What postcard sizes work best for Washington EDDM?
6.5 x 9 is our most popular size: it clears the USPS height rule for flats with a familiar postcard feel, and 6.25 x 9 is the classic standard. For more room, 6.5 x 12 postcards or 8.5 x 11 and 9 x 12 flyers give a bigger canvas at a higher cost per piece. Every size we offer qualifies for EDDM.
Planning around a date? See how production time and mail dates work.
Get in touch
Start your Washington campaign
Have questions about which size works best, how many routes to select, or how EDDM pricing works in Washington? Our team can help you plan your campaign from scratch.
We mail to every carrier route in Washington and the surrounding metro.
- (346) 306-EDDM (3336)
- cs@eddm2go.com
- Washington, DC — serving all metro ZIP codes
EDDM service areas near Washington
Carrier routes do not stop at city limits. If your customers live across the area, plan routes in these nearby cities too.
ZIP code data for nearby cities: Baltimore ZIP codes
Other cities we serve
EDDM2GO runs direct mail campaigns across the US.
Ready to reach Washington mailboxes?
No mailing list, no postage permit — just your mailer in every door on every carrier route you select. USPS postage is $0.26 per piece with Every Door Direct Mail.
(346) 306-EDDM (3336)Washington, DCcs@eddm2go.com