Post offices serve all communities within a county, from city branch locations to rural contract postal units that serve smaller towns and unincorporated areas with essential mail services. There are 6 Post Office locations in Howard County, Iowa.
Residents of Howard County should be aware that rural post offices and contract postal units may have limited hours compared to full-service branches. USPS provides a free package pickup service for all residents, including those in rural areas, which can eliminate the need to travel to a post office for outgoing packages.
List of Howard County, Iowa Post Office
Chester Post Office
Cresco Post Office
Elma Post Office
Lime Springs Post Office
Protivin Post Office
Riceville Post Office
Residents of Howard County can use the USPS online location finder to identify the nearest post office, rural branch, or contract postal unit and check their individual hours. Enrolling in USPS Informed Delivery is free and lets all county residents preview incoming mail and packages via email or the USPS app each morning before delivery.
You may also find Post Office locations in neighboring counties including Mitchell, Howard, Floyd.