What do I need to use the EDDM tool?
A USPS.com account with EDDM access. Choose Get Access next to the EDDM listing, then Go To Service.
What can I search by?
A full address, a city and state, or a ZIP Code.
What data does the tool show for each route?
Residential, business and total counts, plus census figures for age and household size. USPS also lists income and cost as filters.
Where does the age and income data come from?
The U.S. Census.
Can I exclude businesses?
Yes. Choose Residential only under delivery type.
Can I exclude PO Boxes?
Yes. Route types are City, Rural/Highway and PO Box, and you can untick any of them.
How do I pay?
Online by card, or at the Post Office when you drop off.
Can I use a coupon?
If one is available, the payment step has a field for a coupon code.
Can I save an order?
Yes. Saved orders can be finished later, repeated, reprinted or canceled.
What does the tool print?
PS Form 3587 and a facing slip for each route, showing the ZIP Code, route number and piece count.
Does the tool check my mailpiece size?
Yes. It has a Mailpiece Size Checker you can use at any point while creating a mailing.