Nalcrest is like most retirement communities; featuring a pool, daily activities and relaxation. The one thing that sets it apart is that the majority of its residents are retired mail carriers.
A retirement community for mail carriers has been in operation for the past fifty years.
Nalcrest is located in Central Florida about an hour south of Orlando.
NALC is an acronym for National Association of Letter Carriers, a union which has existed since 1889.
While at Nalcrest, residents enjoy the company of others with similar experiences. They compare stories of their former jobs, most notably ones involving dog bites.Understandably, no pets are allowed in Nalcrest.
There are 500 garden-style apartments on the property, with three options available: efficiency, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom.
Rents for these apartments are incredibly affordable, ranging from $365 to $520 a month, and includes all utilities.
Due to the low rents, many members choose Nalcrest as their winter residence, while living elsewhere during warmer months.
There's a library and pool on the property, and daily activities like bingo allow residents to be as active as they want.
While the community is mainly made-up of former mail carriers and their spouses, the property will occasionally allow union members of other trades or civilians to live there.