5-30-2025 4:51am

250 Years &

Mr. ZIP has a new series on YouTube

The beloved character and his friends will teach kids about USPS

Mr. ZIP has a new animated series on YouTube that aims to teach young audiences about the Postal Service.

“Mail with Mr. ZIP” debuted recently. New episodes will be released Saturdays on the new Mr. ZIP YouTube channel.

The series is produced by Moonbug Entertainment, the children’s media company behind YouTube’s popular Blippi and Cocomelon channels. Last fall, Mr. ZIP appeared in a holiday special with Blippi.

The USPS licensing team is working with Moonbug on the series.

“One of our strategic goals in licensing is to grow the Postal Service brand among children,” said Amity Kirby, the USPS licensing and creative manager. “This show is aligning with the Delivering for America plan because it’s setting the stage for that brand recognition, brand awareness and ultimately driving revenue.”

Mr. ZIP was originally introduced in 1963 to teach customers about the ZIP Code system. In recent years, a refreshed version of the character has been featured in new licensed merchandise, including a book series and toys.

“Mail with Mr. ZIP” will consist of 48 episodes and include original music with songs created for viewers to sing along to and will provide a generational bridge to those familiar with the original version of Mr. ZIP.

“We’re lucky we have Mr. ZIP to work with and that we didn’t have to create a new character from scratch. In the world of licensed entertainment and characters, he’s organic, longstanding and beloved by consumers, young to old,” Kirby said.

In addition to Mr. ZIP, the series will spotlight his trusty postal-themed friends — eagle B. Franklin and blue collection box Farley — as they go on mail-related adventures.

The series will incorporate kid-friendly messages about the importance of communication through the mail, whether it be through letters, cards or packages.

“We’re looking at the future of the organization and where we’re going to be in the next 250 years. This is a way for us to offer a different touchpoint for the Postal Service in a changing world,” Kirby said.

U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

A new eagle takes flight to commemorate the milestone

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating 250 years of continuous and reliable delivery to the American people.

Before the invention of telegraphs, telephones and televisions, the Postal Service was created and has evolved to serve the nation through decades of technological, cultural and economic changes. As the organization’s anniversary approaches, USPS honors its past while focusing on delivering now and into the future.

“The founders of our great nation saw the intrinsic need of postal services as the United States was born — even before the country itself was formed. Since that time, our universal mail system has strengthened the bonds of friendship, family and community,” said acting U.S. Postmaster General Doug Tulino. “The Postal Service remains a great organization connecting our nation and helping power our economy. We are proud to help set the stage for the 250th anniversary of the United States next year, and we look forward to continuing to serve the American public for another 250 years.”

The bald eagle has been featured on the official USPS seal since 1970, when the Postal Reorganization Act was signed into law. The eagle encompasses everything USPS stands for and embraces the symbol the nation’s founders chose to represent America’s strength and freedom. That symbolism was carried over into the creation of the current Postal Service “sonic eagle” logo in 1993 and now has been evolved further in honor of the 250th anniversary.

The new Eagle in Flight symbol was created in collaboration with the Turner Duckworth agency to showcase the iconic and unique role of connecting the nation through the past, present and future. The face of the Eagle in Flight honors the Postal Service’s roots while amplifying the notion of delivering into the future through the wings. As it takes flight, its wings show confidence and purpose, while the vibrant colors exude a spirit of celebration. The Eagle in Flight does not replace the sonic eagle logo but will be used to help celebrate throughout 2025.

In addition to unveiling the Eagle in Flight symbol, USPS will commemorate this historic milestone with several exciting events and releases throughout the year, including:

Commemorative stamps;
A USPS-licensed coffee table book;
A 250th anniversary edition of “The United States Postal Service: An American History,” available online and in print;
Assorted branded merchandise;
A special episode of the “Mail with Mr. ZIP” YouTube series that will focus on the 250th anniversary;
Special advertising campaigns using the “Delivering since 1775” theme;
Social media, podcasts and blog posts to commemorate the milestone; and
Other exciting events to be announced as the anniversary approaches.

News and updates of the U.S. Postal Service’s 250th anniversary activities can be found at usps.com/news or by using the hashtag #USPS250 on social media.

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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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