Did you know that the U.S. is divided into shipping zones? That’s right – depending on where you’re sending a package, it could be going to a different area entirely. But what exactly are shipping zones and how do they affect you?
Shipping zone is used by carriers to determine how far a package has traveled. The farther the location, the higher the shipping cost. This is because it costs more to ship a package a long distance than it does to ship it a short extent.Here’s a breakdown of the different shipping zone:
50 mile radius
This is the zone closest to the point of source. Sending to this zone is typically the cheapest because it doesn’t have to travel very far.
51 – 150 mile radius
This area is further from the point of source than Zone 1, so costs are slightly higher.
301 – 600 mile radius
This is the third area from the point of source. Costs continue to increase as the distance traveled increases.
601 – 1,000 mile radius
This is the fourth area from the spot of origin. Costs are higher than in Zone 3 because the distance traveled is greater.
1,001 – 1,400 mile radius
This is the fifth area from the point of source. Costs are higher than in Zone 4 because the distance traveled is greater.
1,401 – 1,800 mile radius
This is the sixth one from the spot of source. Costs are higher than in Zone5 because the distance traveled is greater.
1,801+ mile radius
This is one of the most expensive shipping zone from the spot of source. Costs are higher than in Zone 7 because the location traveled is further .Shipping costs are highest in this area because it’s the farthest away from the spot of origin.
Now that you know a little bit more about shipping zone, you can be sure to choose the right one when you’re shipping a package. Just remember, the farther away the destination, the higher the shipping cost will be.
