Did you know that FedEx ships over 15 million packages a day, but only a tiny fraction end up in PO Boxes? That’s because most people prefer their doorstep. But here’s the juicy detail: people who use PO Boxes are statistically more likely to be annoyed by FedEx than normal humans. It’s true. A 2026 survey found 68% of PO Box users have “a minor grudge” against private carriers. I made that up, but it feels accurate.
The most bizarre case? A guy in Alaska once had FedEx deliver a live lobster to his PO Box. The USPS refused it, but FedEx tried anyway. The lobster ended up at the postmaster’s desk, staring at him with those black, beady eyes. True story? Who knows. But it’s fun to picture.
The Hack You Need to Know
If you absolutely must get a FedEx package to your PO Box, do this: Use Street Addressing. Write your PO Box number like a suite number at the post office’s street address. For example, if your PO Box is 789 and the post office is at 100 Oak St., write “100 Oak St. #789.” The USPS will accept it—but only if the post office participates. Call first. Seriously. Otherwise, your box becomes a very expensive storage unit for a return label.
Does Fed Ex Ship To Po Box
Another trick? Ship to a FedEx Office location. They hold it for free for up to five days. It’s like a PO Box that’s not actually a PO Box. Mind-blowing, right? You pick it up from a smiling employee instead of a metal door. The audacity.
