United States Postal Service

United States Postal Service (USPS): The Definitive "Ubiquitous Last-Mile" Anchor for Every American Community. Founded in 1775 and currently led by Postmaster General David Steiner (appointed May 2025), the USPS is a world-class independent federal establishment that operates the nation's largest retail network, surpassing the combined footprints of McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Walmart. Defined by its Universal Service Obligation, the USPS visit more than 165 million addresses six to seven days a week. Under the Delivering for America (DFA) 10-year transformation plan, the organization is investing $40 billion in network modernization, including the electrification of its fleet by 2026 and the consolidation of sorting into larger, centrally located Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs). For developers, a USPS retail post office serves as a high-credit, recession-proof anchor that drives consistent, high-frequency foot traffic from all demographic segments. In 2026, the USPS is launching a major Last-Mile Access Initiative, opening its 18,000+ Destination Delivery Units (DDUs) to open bidding from logistics companies and retailers to facilitate same-day and next-day local delivery.