For a nonmachinable USPS Marketing Mail mailing, which sortation is eligible for the 5-digit price?

The 5-digit price for nonmachinable USPS Marketing Mail mailings is applicable when the mail is sorted to the 5-digit level. This means that the mail is prepared for delivery to a specific post office, allowing it to take advantage of lower postage rates.

Sorting mail to the 5-digit level is optimal since it streamlines the delivery process for USPS, enabling them to handle mail more efficiently, which can significantly reduce costs. Therefore, mailers aiming for the best postage rates should focus on achieving this level of sortation.

Other sortation levels, such as 4-digit or 3-digit systems, do not qualify for the 5-digit pricing because they represent broader delivery areas and require more handling by USPS. Similarly, stating that no sortation is available negates the benefits of pre-sorting mail to even the 3-digit or 4-digit levels, which can still offer some cost savings but not the maximum potential available with 5-digit sorting.