United States Postal Service

2.3
189 reviews
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Visit your local Post Office™ at 4520 W Oakellar Ave to find everything you need to send mail and ship packages. Explore our other products and services like money orders, Post Office™ boxes, passports, gift cards, and more

Location

United States Postal Service
4520 W Oakellar Ave, Tampa, FL
33611, United States

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Reviews

2.3
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Feedback indicates a significant inconsistency in customer service quality, with some employees praised for their helpfulness while others are described as rude and unprofessional.

Staffing Issues

Many reviews highlight chronic understaffing, leading to long wait times and poor service experiences.

Delivery Problems

Numerous customers report issues with delayed or lost packages, contributing to dissatisfaction with the postal service.

Management Concerns

Several reviews suggest that poor management practices are at the root of the service issues, including inadequate training and lack of accountability for staff.
  • AS
    Alicia Schmidt
    3 days ago
    1.0
    I was there for a quick minute and that black lady is soooooooooooooo rude!!!! For no reason she has a bad attitude & is rude to customers. How do these people even have a job without being fired?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She has to go!!!!!!!!!1
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    Jiaxiang Ji
    Jan 5, 2026
    1.0
    During my recent visit, I came in to mail a single Apple earbud that my son accidentally left behind during the holidays. When prompted at the screen to select a mailing category, I selected regular mail and saw a $2.44 charge. I am not a postal employee and am not familiar with mailing rates, so I reasonably relied on the system’s prompt. The clerk informed me that the $2.44 was only for the envelope. I acknowledged that and agreed to the next quoted price of $7.80 without any issue. However, she then made the comment, “I cannot believe why people think they can mail a package for $2.44,” said directly in front of me. I found this comment unnecessary, unprofessional, and disrespectful. I was polite throughout the interaction and simply trying to mail a small item. As a customer, I should not be spoken to in a condescending or judgmental manner for not knowing internal pricing. Unfortunately, this is not the first time I’ve experienced poor customer service from this individual. This interaction was disappointing and does not reflect the level of professionalism I expect from the post office. The Post Office should reinforce basic customer service standards, including respectful communication and professionalism. Employees should not make condescending or judgmental remarks to customers who are unfamiliar with postal procedures or pricing. Staff who repeatedly demonstrate poor customer service should receive corrective action, up to and including removal from customer-facing roles if behavior does not improve. Customers deserve to be treated with courtesy and respect at all times.
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    Shawn Mcconnon
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    I mail in the thousands for my business. I drop everything off at this location. The employees have always been great at this location. USPS has been great with my deliveries over the last 8 years... Their delivery times and success rates has been exceptional.
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    Sharon Lasseter stjohn
    Oct 25, 2025
    2.0
    Long waits
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    Hayley Boss
    Sep 18, 2025
    1.0
    Delays in package delivery literally every time. Never get a package on time. Constantly creating new tracking numbers. I have perishable items in the mail and they are late every single time.

Frequently Asked Questions About United States Postal Service

Can I get a passport application at this Post Office?

Yes, Thousands of Post Offices™ accept first-time passport applications for the U.S. Department of State. Most of those locations can also take your passport photo. Please complete and print your passport application form before you apply.

Is an appointment needed for passport services?

Most Post Offices that offer passport services have set hours, and you'll need to schedule an appointment using our online scheduler. We also offer limited Passport walk-in hours at select locations.