Residential Mailboxes - Post & Wall Mount

Choosing the right Mailbox for your Home

Our residential mailboxes include a wide selection of Whitehall, Gaines, and Imperial products, along with Victorian style, cast aluminum, and multi-unit mailboxes. If you have any questions, a product expert would be happy to help you find the mailbox that's perfect for your needs: simply call us at (866) 707-0008. For your convenience, here is a list of residential mailbox subcategories and descriptions for each:

Mailbox and Post Packages

Within the mailbox and post package category, you will find a quality selection of mailboxes sold not only with posts, but with optional side address plaques, address toppers, newspaper holders, and various decorative accessories depending on the brand and your specific needs. Cast aluminum and wooden post mailboxes are for sale in a variety of configurations as well. If you have any questions about how to select a post and accessories as options for a mailbox package, or if you have other questions about a mailbox configuration, simply give us a call.

Mailbox Only (without Post)

The mailbox only category includes our selection of mailboxes sold without posts. These are ideal for customers who already have a post and are looking to replace or upgrade an existing mailbox outside their home. These mailboxes will vary in size and in price depending on the brand. Whitehall and Gaines are some of the most popular, along with Imperial and Salsbury Industries.

Wall Mailboxes

Can you guess where wall mailboxes go? If you guessed on a wall, you'd be right. If you are looking for a mailbox to mount to a wall outside of your home or office, then look no further than this category. Here, you will find a selection of both non-locking and locking (for customers needing more security) wall mailboxes from a variety of brands. Note: most wall mailboxes are only for incoming mail only. If you need an outgoing mail option for your wall mailbox, please check with our customer care team to make sure the mailbox is equipped with an outgoing mail flag.

Column Mailboxes

Column mailboxes (or column insert mailboxes) are made specifically for brick, stone, stucco (etc.) columns for residential curbside delivery. QualArc is our most popular brand in this category, as they offer the widest selection of column mailboxes and accessories.

Post Only (without Mailboxes)

What if you already have a mailbox and need to purchase or replace an existing post? Our post only category provides a selection of residential mailbox posts sold specifically for customers who need a new post. Here, you will find single-unit as well as multi-unit posts (for duplexes and apartments).

Residential Mailboxes FAQ

Where to buy residential mailboxes:

You can buy residential mailboxes and mailbox-post combos right here at Budget Mailboxes. We offer a wide selection of residential mailbox brands, including Whitehall, Gaines, Imperial, Salsbury Industries, QualArc, and more.

How to install a mailbox and mailbox post:

Installing a mailbox post depends on a few factors. Do you intend to install a 4x4 post into the ground using concrete (most common)? Or will you install a surface mount post or pedestal directly into a concrete slab using anchor bolts?

For installing a residential post mailbox, we recommend reading How to Install a Curbside Mailbox Post System, which lists the following steps:

1. Contact your local Post Office: The USPS can outline the proper mailbox placement rules and measurements. Request a mailbox mounting height and a mailbox distance from the road or curb. The typical post mount mailbox height usually is between 40 in. to 44 in. above the ground. The typical mailbox setback usually is between 6 in. to 8 in. from the curb.
2. Before you dig, be sure to speak with your local utility locating service. The last thing you want to do is accidentally dig through your cable line.
3. Wear protective clothing: be sure to wear proper protective eyewear and gloves during your mailbox installation. Secure the digging area, so no child or adult stumbles into an unprotected, open hole in the ground.
4. Dig an 8 in. to 10 in. diameter hole for the mailbox-post installation.
5. Refer to USPS Guidelines for more details.

How to install a mailbox on an existing metal post:

We recommend consulting a handyman or a local hardware store for installing a mailbox on an existing metal post. However, you may be able to install a mailbox on an existing metal post by following these steps:

1. Position the mailbox over the pole. The closer it is to the center, the easier it will be for you to install it.
2. Set any included mounting brackets where they need to go, according to the mailbox's instructions. For example, if the bracket meant to attach the mailbox to the pole needs to be directly below the bottom front edge, set it there.
3. Drill the included screws through the bracket holes, the pole, and the mailbox to attach the two.
4. Ideally, any mailbox you purchase should include instructions for mounting to an included metal post or an existing metal post.

How to install a mailbox on an existing post or wood post:

For installing a mailbox on an existing wooden post, we recommend this video tutorial. Things you will likely need:

1. A 1x6 piece of wood cut to fit the bottom of your mailbox. Note: you should cut this piece of wood short enough so that the mailbox door still opens and closes.
2. A power drill.
3. Screws for mounting the mailbox to the 1x6 piece of wood and the wooden post.