In Texas, most po box projects cost between $20.00 and $300 per 6 months, with a typical price near $60.00. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical po box cost
$20.00 – $300
per 6 months · typical $60.00
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Po box cost breakdown
- USPS small box$20.00 – $50.00typical $30.00
- USPS large box$60.00 – $120typical $80.00
- Private mailbox (monthly)$10.00 – $30.00typical $20.00
At a glance
- Typical range$20.00 – $300
- Unitper 6 months
- Cities covered91
What PO Boxes costs
USPS PO boxes cost $20–$300 every 6 months depending on size and location. Canada Post charges similar in CAD. Private mailbox services run $10–$30/month.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
Why do PO boxes cost money?
They cover the cost of secure mail storage, maintenance, and access 24/7. USPS prices vary by location and box size.
How can I get a cheaper box?
Choose a smaller size, or a post office in a lower-cost area. Private mailboxes may offer additional services like package acceptance.
Is a PO box worth it?
Yes if you value privacy, travel, or need a stable address. It also prevents mail theft and lets you receive packages securely.