Which postal unit primarily functions in small urban or rural regions?

The Village Post Office is a key facility designed specifically for small urban or rural areas. It acts as a convenient service point for local residents, providing essential postal services without the extensive operations of larger post office units. Typically, Village Post Offices are operated by local businesses or individuals under a contract with the United States Postal Service (USPS). This allows them to serve communities that may not have the population or business volume to justify a fully staffed, standalone post office.

While Contract Postal Units and Community Post Offices also serve localized areas, they often do so in a broader context and might not be as specific to very small or rural locations as the Village Post Office. Main Post Offices, on the other hand, serve larger areas and urban centers, providing a wide range of postal services and facilities that would not be necessary in a small community setting.