I have a bad back. If I were the mailman and had to bend down every day to get to the mail box I would not be too happy.

I think there are probably some codes that apply to mailbox placement (and I am pretty sure this would not apply) best to research - and if you want to be nice to your mailman, perhaps find another solution?

there are 4 steps to the top entrance of the porch where this would sit , I placed the bench on the top step and open the mailbox there is no bending to put mail in. Better pictures

sorry porch looks messy I have a huge oak tree in the neighbor's yard

It will look like it broke off it's post and you've just set it on the bench. I think there are probably USPS rules about the placement of the mailbox.

You could get the type that mounts on the wall. That would make your small porch look less cluttered.

Looking at your porch, could you not put it on a very large pillar and place it perpendicular and on top of your railing? If you got it in red then the contrast against the bush beside it would be quite stunning.

that is a great idea, there are lilac bushes on each side of the porch, now next question, where would find a large pillar, I assume it would have to be wood to attach the mailbox

oh, currently mailbox is on the house and I can't reach inside the box, have to use a step stool

Pillar or post (Home Depot/Lowes?) ask them and explain what you are doing. You will need some kind of base to attach to the top of the post and then screw to the mailbox. You might need a cement base. Talk to the people at Home Depot to help you through the logistics. (Where I live we have different building techniques)