How do I know what UPS zone I am in?

How do I know what UPS zone I am in?

The zones are determined according to the distance from the warehouse to the final destination. If the distance from a warehouse to the address of a customer is farther, it will be considered a higher zone. Each zone contains ZIP codes.

What does zone mean in UPS?

The UPS Zone Number is UPS’s way of identifying the general origin and destination of a shipment, as well as the service level that will be used.

Are UPS and USPS zones the same?

Carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS use shipping zones to determine the shipping cost of a package. Zones relate closely (but often not exactly) to distance traveled. In the continental US, most carriers break down the country into seven shipping zones, (numbered zones 2-8).

What are UPS service levels?

U.S. Shipping Services

Service Name	Delivery Commitment	Delivery Time (estimated)
UPS 2nd Day Air	2 Business Days	Typically by end of day
UPS 3 Day Select	3 Business Days	By end of day
UPS Ground	1-5 Business Days	Based on distance to destination
UPS Ground with Freight Pricing	1-5 Business Days	Based on distance to destination

What are carrier zones?

In simple words, a shipping zone is a geographical region to which carriers deliver. It’s defined by a grouping of zip codes and measured from where the package is shipped from (also called the point of origin) to its destination.

What are the different shipping zones?

UPS, USPS, and FedEx shipping zones are broken down as follows:

• Zone 1: 50 mile radius.
• Zone 2: 51 – 150 mile radius.
• Zone 3: 151 – 300 mile radius.
• Zone 4: 301 – 600 mile radius.
• Zone 5: 601 – 1,000 mile radius.
• Zone 6: 1,001 – 1,400 mile radius.
• Zone 7: 1,401 – 1,800 mile radius.
• Zone 8: 1,801+ mile radius.

What states are in UPS Zone 2?

ZONE CHART Based on UPS Ground Service

State	Zone	Zone
Alabama (AL)	4	2
Missouri (MO)	4	2
Mississippi (MS)	5	6
Montana (MT)	7

How do I figure out shipping costs?

Just weigh the package and use a shipping cost calculator to get a shipping price. If the parcel is small but heavy, get a shipping cost based on dimensional volume which might be cheaper. Remember that when calculating postage by weight, use the total weight of the package and not the weight of the product itself.

What zone is Canada for UPS?

For an Express Plus or Express shipment from anywhere in the United States to St. John’s, Newfoundland, A1E 4T9, Canada, the zone is 82. For an Expedited shipment from any- where in the United States to the same address, the zone is 72.