Independent Executive Agencies

Independent executive agencies sit inside the executive branch, but they are designed to focus on specific missions with less day-to-day political pressure than cabinet departments.

From delivering mail through the U.S. Postal Service to steering monetary policy at the Federal Reserve, running space missions at NASA, managing Social Security, preserving historical records, and coordinating disaster recovery, these agencies make complex federal responsibilities feel tangible in everyday life.

Mail, ZIP Codes, and Everyday Delivery

The Postal Service keeps mail moving, supports ZIP Code-based delivery, and offers practical tools for receiving items when you are away or need a stable mailing address.

Need temporary solutions? Use Hold Mail service or rent a P.O. Box.