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Sending Packages In LA County? Be Prepared To Pay FedEx And UPS More
A UPS delivery truck drives through in intersection on June 12, 2023 in San Francisco.
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If you frequently send packages through FedEx or UPS, prepare to pay more. The parcel carriers are putting some Los Angeles County ZIP codes under a delivery surcharge.
Which ZIP codes are affected? Five areas are in the city of L.A., including ZIP codes 90005, 90020, 90044, 90057 and 90748. Palmdale and Lancaster also have ZIP codes on the list, along with a few other cities in the county. To look up your ZIP code, search for it online. You can find UPS’ online at this link, and FedEx’s on their website.
Why now? The increases are part of a yearly review by the carriers. Parts of L.A. County have been on these lists before, but our densely populated neighborhoods in the city of L.A. haven't always incurred a surcharge. Surcharges are usually for areas that are more removed or less accessible to deliver to, which UPS has said raises operating costs. The five ZIP codes getting price hikes mostly cover Westlake, Koreatown and South L.A.
How much are the increases? It depends on what kind of package you’re using, how you’re sending it, and whether it’s a commercial or a residential delivery. On the low end, the surcharge is $3 to $5. But on the higher end — not for average deliveries — it could go up to $30. You can find FedEx’s rates at this link, and UPS’ can be found here.
What does this mean for me? Smaller-sized packages won’t change much in price. But if you’re planning to send something bigger, it’s worth checking in to see if you’ll need more than an extra couple bucks. UPS’ increases began Monday, while FedEx’s start on April 15.
Updated April 10, 2024 at 10:20 AM PDT
This story was updated with additional details on why FedEx and UPS are raising rates.
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