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type: faq
title: "What is the average response rate for direct mail postcards?"
description: "Postcards are one of the strongest direct mail formats, typically generating response rates around 4 to 5 percent for house lists. Their edge is instant vi"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
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# What is the average response rate for direct mail postcards?

Postcards are one of the strongest direct mail formats, typically generating response rates around 4 to 5 percent for house lists. Their edge is instant vi

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