National Capitol
Post Office
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 7:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am - 5:00pm
Washington, DC Post Offices
Listing data as of July 31, 2026 · Confirm on USPS.com
Washington has 9 locations serving ZIP codes 20002, 20003, 20011, 20012, 20018, 20032, 20375 and 20515, spanning about 10.1 miles. Each location sets its own hours and services, so confirm before you visit — see the cards below for the one nearest you.
Change of Address
File your address change directly with USPS to forward your mail.
Hold Mail Service
Pause mail delivery for up to 30 days, free, while you're away.
Money Orders
Money orders are a safe way to send payments through the mail. See current fees and maximum amounts.
All 9 locations in Washington
Sorted by ZIP code.
Washington Navy Yard
Post Office
Mon,Wed-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm 1:15pm - 4:30pm, Tue,Sat-Sun Closed
Brightwood
Post Office
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm, Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm, Sun Closed
CPU Armed Forces Retire Home
Contract Postal Unit
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm, Sat-Sun Closed
Chillum Pl Carrier Annex
Post Office
Call ahead for hours
Section 4 Carrier Annex
Post Office
Call ahead for hours
Congress Heights
Post Office
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm, Sat 9:00am - 2:00pm, Sun Closed
Naval Research Laboratory
Post Office
Mon,Sat-Sun Closed, Tue-Fri 9:00am - 1:00pm
Longworth
Post Office
Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm, Sat-Sun Closed
Helpful Guides
Missing Mail & Lost Packages
Tracking says delivered but it's not there? See where to check first, and how to file a Missing Mail search or claim.
Learn more →Certified Mail
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Learn more →Apply for a PO Box
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Learn more →Post Office Weekend Hours
Weekend hours vary a lot by location. See typical Saturday and Sunday patterns before you plan a trip to the post office.
Learn more →General Delivery
Need to receive mail without a fixed address? See how to address it for General Delivery and find a post office that offers it.
Learn more →Post Office Holiday Schedule
Post offices close for all federal holidays, affecting both retail service and mail delivery. See this year's full holiday schedule so you can plan ahead.
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