Carrier Route Targeter
Select Birmingham carrier routes with live household counts, demographic filters, and USPS postage calculation.
Upload EDDM Artwork
Instant preflight check for USPS postal dimensions, address blocks, and certified postal indicia.
EDDM Design Templates
Proven saturation mail layouts for contractors, dentists, restaurants, and realtors across Birmingham.
Print, Bundle & Mail
We print on heavy 16pt cardstock, bundle into 100-packs with facing slips, and ship direct to your local post office.
USPS-Approved EDDM Postcard Dimensions & Specs
Engineered to meet strict postal sorting automation standards across Birmingham, AL:
6.5" x 9" Standard Postcard
USPS Flat Approved • High Impact
Our most popular size nationwide. Ample canvas for large promotions and menus while maximizing postage savings.
6.25" x 11" Oversized Mailer
Long Form • Mailbox Standout
Towering horizontal format that commands recipient attention when pulled from a crowded Birmingham mailbox.
8.5" x 11" Jumbo Full-Page
Mini-Catalog Presentation
Full magazine-page size. Unfold multi-product sales promotions, medical service menus, or home remodeling guides.
16pt Ultra-Thick Cardstock
Premium Heavyweight Board
Rigid, professional cardstock engineered to resist dog-earing and curling during high-speed automated postal processing.
High-Gloss UV Shield
Liquid UV Protective Barrier
Liquid coating cured under ultraviolet lamps, protecting your artwork against scuffs, moisture, and postal machine belts.
100-Pack Postal Bundling
Facing Slips & Form 3587 Included
Every order is count-verified, precision cross-strapped into 100-packs, labeled with facing slips, and ready for drop-off.
Commercial Printing Standards for Birmingham, AL
Industrial equipment, sustainable materials, and rigorous quality inspection on every order:
USPS Saturation Coverage Across Birmingham, AL
Direct mail postcards enjoy a physical lifespan in Birmingham homes averaging 17 days, meaning family members and visiting guests frequently interact with your card multiple times over several weeks.
Heavy 16pt Cardstocks & Certified Postal Indicia
Featuring authentic customer reviews and five-star rating badges from happy Birmingham clients builds instant social proof that dissolves prospect skepticism.
Fast Print Turnaround & Direct Post Office Drop
Quality printing conveys business credibility. At Postcard EDDM, all postcards for Birmingham clients are printed on commercial-grade Heidelberg and Komori offset presses, delivering microscopic dot reproduction and rich, true CMYK color fidelity.
3D Interactive Preflight & Address Verification
Combining QR codes with physical postcards in Birmingham connects offline mail recipients directly to your mobile-friendly website, online booking calendar, or instant quote calculator with a simple smartphone camera scan.
Full-Service Postal Bundling, Facing Slips & Form 3587
When launching a saturation marketing campaign in Birmingham, choosing the right postcard dimensions is essential. Our popular 6.5" x 9" and 6.25" x 11" formats provide ample real estate for bold headlines, full-color photography, coupon vouchers, and direct call-to-action buttons.
Seamless 3-Step Production Workflow
From digital canvas to press-cured finish in 24 to 48 hours:
Select or Upload Design
Pick from 1,000+ templates, generate with AI in 30 seconds, or upload your print-ready PDF/vector artwork.
Interactive 3D Proof
Inspect trim boundaries, bleed margins, and paper finish in realistic 360° before sending your files to press.
Fast Press & Direct Delivery
Printed on commercial Heidelberg offset presses with rapid 24-48h turnaround and express delivery to Birmingham.
Frequently Asked Questions in Birmingham, AL
Everything you need to know about specs, turnarounds, and commercial press quality:
What postcard sizes are approved by the USPS for EDDM in Birmingham?
USPS requires EDDM mailers to meet specific 'flat' criteria: longer than 10.5" OR taller than 6.125" OR thicker than 0.25". Our most popular USPS-compliant sizes for Birmingham campaigns are 6.5" x 9", 6.25" x 11", and 8.5" x 11" jumbo mailers.
Can I filter out apartments and businesses in Birmingham?
Yes. Our interactive mapping tool allows you to select residential-only delivery, effectively filtering out commercial business boxes and apartment complexes if you are targeting homeowners in Birmingham.
Is there a minimum order quantity for an EDDM campaign in Birmingham?
USPS requires a minimum of 200 postcards (or one full carrier route) per day, up to a maximum of 5,000 cards per day per zip code without an active postal permit. Most Birmingham business campaigns start between 1,000 and 5,000 homes.
Can I see a proof before my Birmingham postcards are printed?
Absolutely. Every order includes an interactive 3D digital proof and automated preflight inspection to ensure bleed margins, postal safe areas, and CMYK color profiles are 100% press-ready before production.
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