What are UPS shipping zones?

Simply put, shipping zones are areas or territories for e-commerce delivery. 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.

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 zone is New York for UPS?

ZONE CHART Based on UPS Ground Service

State Zone State
Alabama (AL) 4 North Carolina (NC)
District of Columbia (DC) 3 Nevada (NV)
Delaware (DE) 4 New York (NY)
Florida (FL) 4 Ohio (OH)

Is UPS 3 Day ground or air?

3 Day select is one of the most popular air-based services that UPS offers, but depending on how far your package needs to travel to reach your recipient, there may be a better service for you that’s cheaper with an even quicker delivery timeframe!

How do I find my UPS zone?

To determine the zone, take the first three digits of the receiver’s ZIP code and refer to the UPS chart.

How many shipping zones are there in the US?

The USPS has 9 shipping Zones, 8 in the Continental United States and 1 for outlying territories. These zones are dynamic, based on the distance from a shipper’s zip code.

Where is zone 6 for shipping?

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.

How do I know my UPS zone?

How long does UPS ground take from California to New York?

Depending on the origin, the ground shipment might take anywhere from one to five days.

How is UPS zone calculated?

What is the fastest UPS shipping?

Our Fastest Service UPS Express Critical® is our same-day delivery service. To order a shipment call 1-800-714-8779 from the U.S. and Canada. Contact us via e-mail at [email protected].

How can I speed up UPS delivery?

Options for Changing Your UPS Delivery

  1. Open Your Dashboard. Log in to UPS.com to view your My Choice dashboard.
  2. Select Your Package. Click on “Delivery Options.”
  3. Follow the Prompts. Reroute your package to a different location or change the delivery date.