The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is conducting a study to better understand the type and amount of mail and packages households receive and send. The information will be used to make decisions about postage rates and staffing needs to ensure an efficient and cost-effective national mail system. Upon completion, your household will receive $50 in appreciation of your time.

To learn more about this study, please visit the USPS project page at: https://about.usps.com/what/performance/household-mail-survey/

To make sure your household is eligible for the study, we need to verify your mailing address. Please enter the PIN provided on your invitation postcard.

You will track your household’s mail and packages for 7 days. This includes logging the mail and packages your household sends and receives and answering a few general questions about your household.

You can participate online using a mobile device, tablet, or computer (a laptop or desktop works best). If you prefer, you can request a paper survey by emailing the project team at uspssurvey@norc.org.

Yes, you will receive a $50 payment for your participation. It will be delivered by electronic or physical gift card, or check, once the survey is complete.

Anyone aged 18 or older who lives in your household and is knowledgeable about the mail your household sends and receives can complete the survey. That person will be asked to record information about the mail sent and received for one week.

How long it takes depends on how much mail you send and receive. The first day of your diary-recording week will take the longest as you become more familiar with the survey. After that, on average, it should only take about 1-2 minutes for each piece of mail. 

A study hotline is available to answer any questions. The toll-free number is 1-877-995-5510. You can also email the project team for additional information at uspssurvey@norc.org.