William Rice Post Office

does not have retail counter services

This USPS post office is located in Houston, TX where the date and time is currently: 4/2/2026, 5:41:03 PM

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Address

5201 Wakeforest St
Houston, TX 77005-9998

Latitude: 29.726553, Longitude: -95.4215289

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Services at William Rice Post Office

No dedicated parking. Here's what you can do at this location:

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Carrier Services
Postal carriers deliver and pick up mail and packages along routes serving homes and businesses in this area. You can schedule a free package pickup from your address.

PO Box & Mail

Accountable Mail Pickup
Pick up items that require a signature: Certified Mail, Registered Mail, Collect on Delivery, insured packages, and Signature Confirmation items.
Hold Mail Pickup
Pick up mail that USPS has been holding while you were away. You can request a hold for up to 30 days through usps.com or at the counter.
Package Pickup (Notice Left)
Pick up a package that couldn't be delivered — the carrier left a slip at your door. Bring the notice and a valid ID.

Business

Bulk Mail Acceptance
Drop off pre-sorted bulk mailings (marketing, newsletters, catalogs). Requires a USPS business mailing permit. Significant per-piece savings over retail rates.

Other Services

Customer Service Referrals
Staff can help answer questions or direct you to the right resource for issues with mail delivery, address changes, or other USPS services.