Mailbox installation costs $140 to $405 for a standard curbside box on a wood or metal post, and $600 to $1,800 for brick or stone masonry.1,2,3 Labor runs $100 to $400 for a standard install; the mailbox and post together add $50 to $500 depending on style.1 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on mailbox and post quality, soil conditions, and whether the old box needs removing.
$150 – $350
standard installed, HomeGuide
$140 – $405
standard installed, Airtasker
$400 – $600
premium/decorative, HomeGuide
$1,050
brick average, Angi
Installed cost by type
| Mailbox type | Installed cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (plain wood/metal post) | $150 – $350 | HomeGuide |
| Standard curbside | $140 – $405 | Airtasker |
| Premium / decorative | $400 – $600 | HomeGuide |
| Decorative aluminum | $230 – $755+ | Airtasker |
| Brick, stone, or stucco | $600 – $1,800 | HomeGuide |
| Brick (national average) | $825 – $1,275 | Angi |
HomeGuide and Airtasker are separate datasets and land within $50 of each other on a standard install – a solid signal for that price band.1,2
Materials: mailbox and post
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic steel mailbox | $20 – $40 |
| Mid-range weather-resistant mailbox | $50 – $150 |
| Premium / locking mailbox | $300 – $500+ |
| Wood post (pressure-treated) | $25 – $75 |
| Metal post (steel/aluminum) | $40 – $250 |
| Vinyl / composite post | $50 – $200 |
| Brick / stone mailbox materials | $300 – $1,500 |
Airtasker’s DIY shopping list for a standard install totals $70 to $275 in materials: mailbox $30 to $100, post $30 to $100, one to two bags of concrete $6 to $15, hardware $5 to $60.2
Labor and what drives it
| Labor item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard install labor (2 – 4 hours) | $100 – $400 (HomeGuide) |
| Difficult site (rocky soil, slope) | adds $50 – $200+ |
| Old mailbox removal | $45 – $90 (Angi) or bundled in quote |
| Masonry labor (8 – 16+ hrs) | $500 – $1,200 (HomeGuide) |
| Mason hourly rate | $55 – $125 (Angi) |
| Permit (masonry builds) | $45 – $145 (Angi) |
USPS rules apply to every install: the mailbox bottom must sit 41 to 45 inches above the road surface, and HomeGuide and Angi both warn to check HOA and municipal rules – some communities restrict masonry supports. Call 811 before digging to have utilities marked; it is free.1,2,3
Brick mailbox costs by build (Angi)
| Build | Cost |
|---|---|
| Pre-built brick mailbox | $600 – $1,100 |
| Custom brick mailbox | $900 – $1,500 |
| Full-size (2 sq ft) | $1,000 – $1,500 |
| Smaller (1.5 sq ft) | $600 – $1,100 |
| Faux brick (3 – 4 hr install) | $650 – $1,700 |
| Mailbox insert | $18 – $198 |
DIY or hire
A standard post-and-box swap is a genuine half-day DIY: dig the hole, set the post in concrete, level it, mount the box – Airtasker puts material cost at $70 to $275 versus $140 to $405 installed.2 Home Depot’s mailbox section shows current box and post prices (plain link, not affiliate). Brick and stone builds are mason work, not weekend projects.
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Sources
1. HomeGuide — Mailbox Installation Cost
2. Airtasker — Mailbox Installation Cost
3. Angi — Brick Mailbox Cost