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Wicker Park Post Office to Open in December

Local business operators will regain access to a branch in the 60622 area code for their shipping and logistics needs.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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The U.S. Postal Service will open a new branch on North Damen Avenue in December, restoring logistics services to Chicago's 60622 area code. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The United States Postal Service will open a new branch at 1520 N. Damen Ave. in Wicker Park during the first week of December 2026. This location restores services to the 60622 area code after the previous facility closed in early 2025.

Why it matters

Business operators in Wicker Park have operated without a local post office since the 1240 N. Ashland Ave. lease expired last year. Restoring this access point simplifies shipping and logistics for area retailers and entrepreneurs.

The new site at 1520 N. Damen Ave. replaces a previous facility at 1240 N. Ashland Ave. that served the 60622 area code. The Ashland site closed in early 2025 after its lease expired and has since been converted into a commercial retail space.

The players

United States Postal Service

An independent agency of the executive branch responsible for providing postal service in the United States.

Chick-fil-A

A national fast-food chain currently operating at the former site of the Wicker Park post office.

The details

The Postal Service secured the new storefront to restore mail and logistics support to the Wicker Park neighborhood. The relocation strategy follows the forced closure of the previous branch after its lease expired, which left the immediate area without a dedicated physical postal presence for nearly two years. The site formerly housing the post office at 1240 N. Ashland Ave. is now occupied by a Chick-fil-A, which opened in March 2026.

Timeline

  1. Early 2025: Previous post office branch closed.

  2. March 2026: Chick-fil-A opened at the former postal site.

  3. Spring 2026: USPS signage appeared at the new Damen Avenue location.

  4. First week of December 2026: New post office branch opening.

Market Landscape

This facility move follows the established pattern of USPS real estate consolidation and site relocation mandated by the service obligations of the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970. The transition underscores the competitive demand for commercial real estate in Wicker Park, where retail properties frequently rotate between public services and private restaurant leases.

Operators in the 60622 zip code should prepare to transition their shipping and PO box logistics to the new Damen Avenue facility once it opens in December. Confirm your current mailing arrangements and account statuses to ensure a smooth switch back to the local branch.

The takeaway

The restoration of local postal access removes a long-standing logistical hurdle for neighborhood businesses. Owners should monitor the new location's specific retail capabilities and operating hours during its first week of operation to integrate it into their fulfillment workflows.

Further reading

For updates on retail shifts in the neighborhood, track local developments in Chicago Openings & Closings.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Block Club Chicago.

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